Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/1331, “the 1995 Regulations”, as amended by the Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/1464), the Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 1997 S.I. 1997/1006) and the Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (S.I. 1997/1885)) by substituting new Schedules 2 and 4 to the 1995 Regulations. As a consequence of the substitution of new Schedule 4, regulation 3(7) is deleted.

Schedule 2 sets out the frequency band and limits of bandwidth in relation to classes of fixed link for the purpose of Schedule 4. Schedule 4 sets out the fee payable for wireless telegraphy licences granted by the Secretary of State under section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (c. 54).

A full compliance cost assessment report of the effect that these Regulations would have on the costs of business is available to the public from the Radiocommunications Agency Library at New Ring’s Beam House, 22 Upper Ground, London SE1 9SA (Tel: 0171-211 0211).