Part 3

Television and Radio Services
Chapter 4

Regulatory provisions

News provision etc. on public service television

Power to repeal or modify Channel 3 news provider provisions
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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.