340Directions to [F1S4C] to take remedial actionU.K.
(1)This section applies if the Secretary of State’s conclusions on a review under section 339 include a finding—
(a)that [F2S4C] has failed in any respect to perform their duty to secure that the public service remit for a service mentioned in that section is fulfilled; and
(b)that there is no reasonable excuse for the failure.
(2)The Secretary of State may give [F3S4C] general or specific directions requiring them to take the steps that he considers will ensure that [F4S4C] perform their duty properly in future.
(3)The Secretary of State is not to give a direction under this section unless a draft of the proposed direction has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.
(4)Before laying a proposed direction before Parliament, the Secretary of State must consult [F5S4C].
(5)It shall be the duty of [F6S4C] to comply with every direction under this section.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in s. 340 heading substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 41(5); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
F2Word in s. 340(1) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 41(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
F3Word in s. 340(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 41(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
F4Word in s. 340(2) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 41(4); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
F5Word in s. 340(4) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 41(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
F6Word in s. 340(5) substituted (23.8.2024) by Media Act 2024 (c. 15), s. 55(3)(c), Sch. 4 para. 41(2); S.I. 2024/858, reg. 2(1)(x)
Commencement Information
I1S. 340 in force at 29.12.2003 by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 11)