Communications Act 2003

Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949

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11(1)Section 10 of that Act (regulations as to radiation of electro-magnetic energy etc.) shall be amended as follows.

(2)In subsection (1), for the words before paragraph (a) there shall be substituted “OFCOM may make regulations for either or both of the following purposes—”.

(3)In subsection (2), for the words from the beginning to “fit” there shall be substituted “The requirements prescribed under subsection (1) shall be such as OFCOM think fit”.

(4)After subsection (4) there shall be inserted—

(4A)The approval of the Secretary of State is required for the making by OFCOM of any regulations under this section.

(4B)A statutory instrument containing regulations made by OFCOM under this section shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.