Broadcasting Act 1996

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.