Explanatory note

This Order specifies the frequencies and purposes for which the Office of Communications (“OFCOM”) will grant wireless telegraphy licences.

Article 2(1) provides that a limited number of licences will be granted for the use of frequencies in the specified frequency band. Article 2(2) sets out the criteria that OFCOM will apply in determining the number of licences to be granted. Article 2(3) sets out the criteria that OFCOM will apply in determining the persons to whom those licences will be granted.

A full regulatory impact assessment of the effect that this Order will have on the costs to business is available to the public from the OFCOM library at Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9HA (Tel: 020 7981 3000) or on the OFCOM website at www.ofcom.org.uk. Copies of the impact assessment have also been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament.