106AAdvice and information in relation to media mergers

1

The Secretary of State may prepare and publish general advice and information about the considerations specified in section 58(2A) to (2C).

2

The Secretary of State may at any time publish revised, or new, advice or information.

3

Advice or information published under this section shall be prepared with a view to—

a

explaining the considerations specified in section 58(2A) to (2C) to persons who are likely to be affected by them; and

b

indicating how the Secretary of State expects this Part to operate in relation to such considerations.

4

Any advice or information published by the Secretary of State under this section shall be published in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

5

In preparing any advice or information under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult the OFT, OFCOM, the Commission and such other persons as he considers appropriate.