Part 1

Functions of OFCOM

Strategic priorities

Duties of OFCOM in relation to strategic priorities
2B
1
This section applies where a statement has been designated under section 2A(1).
2
OFCOM
must have regard to the statement when carrying out—
a
their functions relating to telecommunications,
b
their functions under the enactments relating to the management of the radio spectrum, and
c
their functions relating to postal services.
3
OFCOM
must within the period of 40 days beginning with the day on which the statement is designated, or such longer period as the Secretary of State may allow—
a
explain in writing what they propose to do in consequence of the statement, and
b
publish a copy of that explanation in such manner as
OFCOM
consider appropriate.
4
OFCOM
must, as soon as practicable after the end of—
a
the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which the first statement is designated under section 2A(1), and
b
every subsequent period of 12 months,
publish a review of what they have done during the period in question in consequence of the statement.
Ss. 2A-2C and cross-heading inserted (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 98(1), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(aa)