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Electronic Communications Act 2000

Section 3:  Delegation of approval functions

35.This section enables the Secretary of State to delegate the approvals functions set out in sections 1 and 2 to any person. Subsection (4) provides that where the functions are delegated to a statutory body or office holder, the statutes relating to their original functions shall be regarded as including the new functions so delegated. Subsection (5) enables the Secretary of State to modify enactments by order, and subsection (6) provides that the order required to do this will be subject to affirmative resolution procedure in both Houses of Parliament.

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