Part IVSporting and other events of national interest

98Categories of service

1

For the purposes of this Part television programme services shall be divided into two categories as follows—

a

such of the services specified in subsection (2) as are provided without any charge being made for the reception of programmes included in the service, and

b

all television programme services not for the time being falling within paragraph (a).

2

The services referred to in subsection (1)(a) are—

a

regional and national Channel 3 services,

b

Channel 4, and

c

the television broadcasting services provided by the BBC.

3

The Secretary of State may by order amend subsection (2) so as to remove any service from, or add any service to, the services specified in it.

4

An order under subsection (3) shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.