SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 7Qualifying Revenue: Supplementary Provisions

Part IIQualifying Revenue for purposes of Part III of this Act

Computation of qualifying revenue

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1

It shall be the duty of the Authority to draw up, and from time to time review, a statement setting out the principles to be followed in ascertaining the qualifying revenue for any accounting period of a licence holder for the purposes of any provision of Part III of this Act.

2

A statement under this paragraph may set out different principles for persons holding different kinds of licences.

3

Before drawing up or revising a statement under this paragraph the Authority shall consult the Secretary of State and the Treasury.

4

The Authority shall—

a

publish the statement drawn up under this paragraph and every revision of that statement; and

b

transmit a copy of that statement, and every revision of it, to the Secretary of State;

and the Secretary of State shall lay copies of the statement and of every such revision before each House of Parliament.