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This is a draft item of legislation. This draft has since been made as a UK Statutory Instrument: The Community Radio (Amendment) Order 2010 No. 118
Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 262(5) of the Communications Act 2003, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
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The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 262 and 402(3) of the Communications Act 2003(1).
The community radio services to which this Order applies are, or are to be, provided primarily for the good of members of the public or of a particular community, rather than for commercial reasons. The Secretary of State considers that the provision of those services confers, or would confer, significant benefits on the public or on the communities for which they are provided.
In accordance with section 262(5) of the Communications Act 2003 a draft of this instrument has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
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