Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)

Part 5 U.K. Competition in communications markets

Valid from 29/12/2003

Chapter 2 U.K. Media mergers

Supplemental provisions of Chapter 2 U.K.

389 Further provision in connection with media mergers U.K.

(1) Schedule 16 (which contains further amendments in connection with media mergers) shall have effect.

(2) Sections 276(2) and (3) and 277 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40) (power to make transitional and consequential amendments etc.) shall apply in relation to this Chapter of this Part of this Act and its related repeals as they apply in relation to that Act.

(3) For the avoidance of doubt, the power conferred by virtue of subsection (2) by applying section 277 of the Act of 2002 includes the power to modify that Act.

(4) Section 402 shall not apply in relation to any power to make an order which is exercisable by the Secretary of State by virtue of subsection (2).