282Power to repeal or modify Channel 3 news provider provisionsU.K.
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(1)If it appears to the Secretary of State appropriate to do so, he may by order repeal or otherwise modify any of the provisions of section 280 or 281.
(2)Except in a case to which subsection (3) applies, the Secretary of State must consult OFCOM before making an order under this section.
(3)Consultation with OFCOM is not required if the order is confined to giving effect to recommendations by OFCOM that are contained in a report of a review under section 391.
(4)No order is to be made containing provision authorised by this section unless a draft of the order has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.
Commencement Information
I1S. 282 in force at 12.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 2 (with art. 11)