Explanatory Notes

Communications Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 21

17 July 2003

Commentary on Sections

Part 3: Television and Radio Services

Chapter 2: Regulatory Structure for Independent Television Services
Section 220: Delegation of provision of public teletext service

492.A licence for the provision of the public teletext service may enable the licence holder to subcontract the provision of all or part of the service to a third party, subject to and in accordance with the requirements of conditions set by OFCOM. Contravention by the relevant third party of a condition imposed under this section will be treated for the purposes of Chapter 2 of Part 3 and the Broadcasting Act 1990 as a contravention by the licensee.