Broadcasting Act 1996

Computation of multiplex revenue U.K.

3 (1) It shall be the duty of [F1 OFCOM] to draw up, and from time to time review, a statement setting out the principles to be followed in ascertaining— U.K.

(a) the multiplex revenue in relation to a licence holder for the purposes of section 56 for any accounting period, and

(b) the share of multiplex revenue attributable to a person in relation to any national radio multiplex service for the purposes of any provision of Part II of this Act—

(i) for any accounting period of the holder of the national radio multiplex licence, or

(ii) for any year.

(2) A statement under this paragraph may set out different principles for persons holding different kinds of licences.

(3) Before drawing up or revising a statement under this paragraph [F1 OFCOM] shall consult the Secretary of State and the Treasury.

(4) [F1 OFCOM] shall—

(a) publish the statement drawn up under this paragraph and every revision of that statement; and

(b) transmit a copy of that statement, and every revision of it, to the Secretary of State;

and the Secretary of State shall lay copies of the statement and of every such revision before each House of Parliament.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 2 substituted (29.12.2003) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 15 para. 142(3) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)