Media Act 2024

Pt.1

Public service television

Pt.1(crossheading)(the)(public)(service)(remit)(for)(television)

The public service remit for television

s.1

Reports on the fulfilment of the public service remit

s.1(1)

Section 264 of the Communications Act 2003 (OFCOM reports on the fulfilment of the public service remit) is amended as follows.

s.1(2)

For subsections (3) to (8) (OFCOM’s review and reporting obligations and the purposes of public service television broadcasting in the United Kingdom) substitute—

s.1(3)

After subsection (10) insert—

s.1(4)

For subsection (11) substitute—

s.1(5)

For subsection (13) substitute—

s.2

OFCOM reports: wider review and reporting obligations

s.2(1)

Section 264A of the Communications Act 2003 (OFCOM reports: wider review and reporting obligations) is amended as follows.

s.2(2)

In subsection (1), for “public service objectives” substitute “public service requirements”.

s.2(3)

In subsection (2)(b) and (c), for “objectives” substitute “requirements”.

s.2(4)

For subsections (3) and (4) substitute—

s.2(5)

In subsection (5), in the definition of “media services”, after paragraph (b) (and before the “and” following it) insert—

s.3

Public service remits of licensed providers

s.3(1)

Section 265 of the Communications Act 2003 (licence conditions for a licensed public service channel to include fulfilling public service remits) is amended as follows.

s.3(2)

For subsection (2) (public service remit for Channel 3 services and Channel 5) substitute—

s.3(3)

For subsection (3) (public service remit for Channel 4) substitute—

s.3(4)

After subsection (5) insert—

s.4

Statements of programme policy

s.4(1)

Section 266 of the Communications Act 2003 (statements of programme policy for Channel 3 services, Channel 4 and Channel 5) is amended as follows.

s.4(2)

After subsection (2) insert—

s.4(3)

In subsection (5), for “section 264(4) and (6)” substitute “section 264(4) to (6)”.

s.5

Changes of programme policy

In section 267 of the Communications Act 2003 (changes of programme policy for Channel 3 services, Channel 4 and Channel 5), in subsection (4), for “which the channel would” substitute

s.6

Enforcement of public service remits

s.6(1)

Section 270 of the Communications Act 2003 (enforcement of public service remits) is amended as follows.

s.6(2)

In subsection (1)—

s.6(2)(a)

in paragraph (a), after “failed” insert “, in any respect,”;

s.6(2)(b)

omit paragraph (b) and the “or” before it.

s.6(3)

In subsection (3), after paragraph (c) insert—

s.6(4)

After subsection (4) insert—

s.6(5)

In subsection (6)(b), omit the words from “or adequately” to “Kingdom”.

s.6(6)

In subsection (7)(b), omit sub-paragraph (ii) and the “and” before it.

s.6(7)

After subsection (7) insert—

s.7

Power to amend public service remit for television in the United Kingdom

In section 271 of the Communications Act 2003 (power to amend the public service remits), in subsection (1)—

s.7(a)

for paragraph (b) substitute—

s.7(b)

omit paragraph (c).

Pt.1(crossheading)(programming)(quotas)(for)(public)(service)(television)

Programming quotas for public service television

s.8

Quotas: independent productions

s.8(1)

Section 277 of the Communications Act 2003 (programming quotas for independent productions) is amended as follows.

s.8(2)

For subsection (1) substitute—

s.8(3)

In subsection (2), omit paragraph (a).

s.8(4)

Omit subsection (3).

s.8(5)

In subsection (5), for the words from “, in each year” to the end of the subsection substitute

s.8(6)

In subsection (8), in paragraph (b), for “the percentage” substitute “the number of hours or (as the case may be) the amount”.

s.8(7)

Omit subsection (9).

s.8(8)

Omit subsection (10).

s.8(9)

After subsection (12) insert—

s.8(10)

In subsection (13)—

s.8(10)(a)

after the definition of “acquisition” insert—

s.8(10)(b)

omit the definition of “programming budget” and the word “and” before it.

s.8(11)

After subsection (13) insert—

s.9

Quotas: original productions

s.9(1)

Section 278 of the Communications Act 2003 (programming quotas for original productions) is amended as follows.

s.9(2)

For subsection (1) substitute—

s.9(3)

Omit subsections (2) and (3).

s.9(4)

After subsection (7) insert—

s.9(5)

After subsection (11) insert—

s.10

Power to create additional quotas for qualifying audiovisual content

After section 278 of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s.11

Quotas: meaning of “qualifying audiovisual content” etc

After section 278A of the Communications Act 2003 (as inserted by section 10) insert—

s.12

Quotas: further provision about their fulfilment

After section 278B of the Communications Act 2003 (as inserted by section 11) insert—

s.13

Quotas: independent productions: commissioning code

s.13(1)

Section 285 of the Communications Act 2003 (code relating to programme commissioning) is amended as follows.

s.13(2)

In subsection (1), for the words from “he will apply” to the end of the subsection substitute

s.13(3)

In subsection (3), after paragraph (g) insert—

s.13(4)

After subsection (9) insert—

s.14

Regional programme-making: Channels 3, 4 and 5

s.14(1)

Section 286 of the Communications Act 2003 (regional programme-making for Channels 3 and 5) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (6).

s.14(2)

In subsection (1)—

s.14(2)(a)

in the words before paragraph (a), after “securing” insert “in each year”;

s.14(2)(b)

for paragraph (a) substitute—

s.14(2)(c)

in paragraph (b), for the words from “the Channel 3 programmes” to “the M25 area” substitute “those programmes”;

s.14(2)(d)

in paragraph (c), for “a suitable proportion” substitute “a suitable amount”.

s.14(3)

In subsection (3)—

s.14(3)(a)

in the words before paragraph (a), after “securing” insert “in each year”;

s.14(3)(b)

for paragraph (a) substitute—

s.14(3)(c)

in paragraph (b), for the words from “the programmes” to “the M25 area” substitute “those programmes”;

s.14(3)(d)

in paragraph (c), for “a suitable proportion” substitute “a suitable amount”;

s.14(3)(e)

in that paragraph, after “that Channel” insert “, or for viewing by means of any other qualifying audiovisual service provided by the provider of that Channel,”.

s.14(4)

In subsection (6)—

s.14(4)(a)

for “A proportion” substitute “An amount of expenditure”;

s.14(4)(b)

for “a significant proportion of the programmes or expenditure” substitute “a significant amount of the expenditure”.

s.14(5)

In subsection (7), in the definition of “Channel 3 programmes” after “on Channel 3” insert “, or for viewing by means of any other qualifying audiovisual service provided by a provider of a Channel 3 service,”.

s.14(6)

After subsection (7) insert—

s.14(7)

Section 288 of the Communications Act 2003 (regional programme-making for Channel 4) is amended in accordance with subsections (8) to (10).

s.14(8)

In subsection (1)—

s.14(8)(a)

in the words before paragraph (a), after “securing” insert “in each year”;

s.14(8)(b)

for paragraph (a) substitute—

s.14(8)(c)

in paragraph (b), for the words from “the programmes” to “the M25 area” substitute “those programmes”;

s.14(8)(d)

in paragraph (c), for “a suitable proportion” substitute “a suitable amount”;

s.14(8)(e)

in that paragraph, after “Channel 4” insert “, or for viewing by means of any other qualifying audiovisual service provided by the provider of Channel 4,”.

s.14(9)

In subsection (4)—

s.14(9)(a)

for “A proportion” substitute “An amount of expenditure”;

s.14(9)(b)

for “a significant proportion of the programmes or expenditure” substitute “a significant amount of the expenditure”.

s.14(10)

After subsection (5) insert—

s.15

Networking arrangements for Channel 3

s.15(1)

Section 290 of the Communications Act 2003 (proposals for arrangements) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (4).

s.15(2)

In subsection (4)—

s.15(2)(a)

in paragraph (b), for “available for broadcasting in all regional Channel 3 services” substitute “, in relation to each holder of such a licence, available for inclusion in one or more qualifying audiovisual services provided by that holder or a person associated with that holder”;

s.15(2)(b)

in paragraph (c), for the words from “regional Channel 3 services” to the end of the paragraph substitute “holders of such licences and persons associated with any of those holders to provide qualifying audiovisual services that (taken as a whole) are able to compete effectively with other television programme services and on-demand programme services provided in the United Kingdom.”

s.15(3)

After subsection (4) insert—

s.15(4)

After subsection (5) (inserted by subsection (3)) insert—

s.15(5)

In section 293 of that Act (review of approved networking arrangements etc), in subsection (3), for “one year” substitute “five years”.

s.16

Removal of quotas for schools programmes on Channel 4

Omit section 296 of the Communications Act 2003 (provision of schools programmes on Channel 4).

s.17

Quotas: the BBC and S4C

Schedule 1 contains amendments relating to—

s.17(a)

quotas for independent productions in relation to the BBC and S4C, and

s.17(b)

quotas for original productions in relation to S4C.

Pt.1(crossheading)(information)

Information

s.18

Power to require information

After section 338 of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

Pt.1(crossheading)(amount)(of)(financial)(penalties)

Amount of financial penalties

s.19

Amount of financial penalties: qualifying revenue

s.19(1)

The Broadcasting Act 1990 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (5).

s.19(2)

In section 18 (failure to begin providing licensed Channel 3 service and financial penalties on revocation of Channel 3 licence), in subsection (3D), for “Section 19(2) to (6)” substitute “Section 18A”.

s.19(3)

After section 18 insert—

s.19(4)

In section 41 (power to impose financial penalty or shorten licence period of a Channel 3 service, Channel 4 and Channel 5), for subsection (1C) substitute—

s.19(5)

In Schedule 7 (qualifying revenue: supplementary provisions), in Part 1 (qualifying revenue for the purposes of Part 1 or 2 of this Act), in paragraph 1, after sub-paragraph (4) insert—

s.19(6)

In Schedule 9 to the Communications Act 2003 (arrangements about the carrying on of C4C’s activities), in paragraph 8 (penalty for contravention of the arrangements), for sub-paragraph (7) substitute—

Pt.1(crossheading)(sporting)(and)(other)(events)(of)(national)(interest)

Sporting and other events of national interest

s.20

Categories of relevant service

s.20(1)

Section 98 of the Broadcasting Act 1996 (categories of service) is amended as follows.

s.20(2)

For subsections (1) and (2) substitute—

s.20(3)

In subsection (3) (disregard of TV licence fee), after “subsection (2)(a)” insert “, (2A) or (2C)”.

s.20(4)

At the end insert—

s.21

Contracts relating to coverage of listed events

s.21(1)

Section 99 of the Broadcasting Act 1996 (contract for exclusive right to televise listed event to be void) is amended as set out in subsections (2) and (3).

s.21(2)

For subsection (1) substitute—

s.21(3)

For subsection (3) substitute—

s.21(4)

Section 100 of the Broadcasting Act 1996 (contract for televising listed event must specify category of service) is amended as set out in subsections (5) and (6).

s.21(5)

For subsection (1) substitute—

s.21(6)

In subsection (2)—

s.21(6)(a)

for “the television programme provider” substitute “the provider of the relevant service”;

s.21(6)(b)

in paragraph (a), for “television programme service” substitute “relevant service”;

s.21(6)(c)

in paragraph (b), for “television programme service” substitute “relevant service”.

s.22

Restriction on showing live coverage of listed events

For section 101 of the Broadcasting Act 1996 (restriction on televising of listed event) substitute—

s.23

Regulations about coverage of listed events

s.23(1)

Section 104ZA of the Broadcasting Act 1996 (regulations about coverage of listed events) is amended as follows.

s.23(2)

In subsection (1)—

s.23(2)(a)

in paragraph (a)—

s.23(2)(a)(i)

for “televising” substitute “coverage”;

s.23(2)(a)(ii)

after “live” insert “coverage”;

s.23(2)(b)

after paragraph (a) insert—

s.23(2)(c)

in paragraph (b), after “coverage” insert “for the purposes of section 101(6)(c)”;

s.23(2)(d)

in paragraph (c), for “section 101(1C)(d)” substitute “section 101(6)(d)”.

s.23(3)

In subsection (2), for ““live”” substitute ““live coverage””.

s.23(4)

After subsection (2) insert—

s.24

Provision of information

s.24(1)

Section 104A of the Broadcasting Act 1996 (provision of information) is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (4).

s.24(2)

Renumber subsection (2) as subsection (12).

s.24(3)

Before subsection (12) (as renumbered by subsection (2)) insert—

s.24(4)

After subsection (12) (as renumbered by subsection (2)) insert—

s.24(5)

After that section insert—

s.25

Sections 20 to 24: further provision

s.25(1)

An amendment made by sections 20 to 23 or paragraphs 12 to 19 of Schedule 2 does not affect the validity of a contract entered into before sections 20 to 23 come into force or the exercise of rights acquired under such a contract.

s.25(2)

On the date on which section 21 comes into force, the Secretary of State must revise the list maintained for the purposes of Part 4 of the Broadcasting Act 1996 in order to allocate each event which is a listed event on that date either to Group A or Group B.

s.25(3)

Where— section 97(2) of the Broadcasting Act 1996 is not to apply in relation to that revision of the list.

s.25(3)(a)

the events listed in the list in force immediately before the Secretary of State revises it under subsection (2) are treated, for any of the purposes of the code in force under section 104 of the Broadcasting Act 1996 at that time, as divided into two categories, and

s.25(3)(b)

the Secretary of State’s revision under subsection (2) makes the same division,

s.25(4)

OFCOM must draw up a code under section 104 of the Broadcasting Act 1996 as soon as practicable after paragraph 18 of Schedule 2 to this Act (amendments of section 104) comes into force.

s.25(5)

The code drawn up by OFCOM in accordance with subsection (4) is not to have effect in relation to any time before section 22 of this Act comes into force.

s.25(6)

Regulations under section 55(5) (transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with commencement) may provide for the old section 104 code to continue to have effect in relation to cases specified in the regulations after the coming into force of the code drawn up by OFCOM in accordance with subsection (4).

s.25(7)

In this section—

Pt.1(crossheading)(public)(teletext)(service)

Public teletext service

s.26

Public teletext service

In the Communications Act 2003, omit sections 218 to 223 (duty to secure the provision of a public teletext service etc).

Pt.1(crossheading)(further)(amendments)

Further amendments

s.27

Further amendments relating to public service television

Schedule 2 contains further amendments relating to this Part.

Pt.2

Prominence on television selection services

s.28

Prominence on television selection services

s.28(1)

In the Communications Act 2003, after Part 3 insert—

s.28(2)

Schedule 3 contains further amendments relating to prominence on television selection services.

Pt.3

Public service broadcasters

Pt.3 Ch.1

C4C

s.29

Sustainability duty of C4C

s.29(1)

The Broadcasting Act 1990 is amended as follows.

s.29(2)

After section 23 insert—

s.29(3)

In Schedule 3 (the Channel Four Television Corporation: supplementary provisions), in paragraph 13 (annual reports), after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

s.30

C4C’s duties in relation to commissioning programmes

s.30(1)

The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.

s.30(2)

After section 198A insert—

s.30(3)

In section 198B (statement of media content policy)—

s.30(3)(a)

in the heading—

s.30(3)(a)(i)

for “Statement” substitute “Statements”;

s.30(3)(a)(ii)

at the end insert “and commissioning policy”;

s.30(3)(b)

after subsection (1) insert—

s.30(3)(c)

in subsection (2), after “policy” insert “or commissioning policy”;

s.30(3)(d)

after subsection (3) insert—

s.30(3)(e)

in subsection (4), for “the statement” substitute “a statement of media content policy or commissioning policy”;

s.30(3)(f)

in subsection (5), after “policy” insert “or commissioning policy”.

s.30(4)

In section 198C (OFCOM reports on C4C’s media content duties)—

s.30(4)(a)

in the heading, at the end insert “and commissioning duties”;

s.30(4)(b)

in subsection (1), in paragraph (a), for “section 198A” substitute “sections 198A and 198AA”.

s.30(5)

In section 198D (directions in relation to C4C’s media content duties)—

s.30(5)(a)

in the heading, at the end insert “and commissioning duties”;

s.30(5)(b)

in subsection (1), in paragraph (a)—

s.30(5)(b)(i)

after “198A” insert “, 198AA”;

s.30(5)(b)(ii)

for “198B(1), (3)” substitute “198B(1), (1A), (3), (3A)”;

s.30(5)(c)

in subsection (2)(a), after “policy” insert “or (as the case may be) commissioning policy”;

s.30(5)(d)

in subsection (3)(a), after “policy” insert “or (as the case may be) commissioning policy”.

s.30(6)

In section 271A (remedying failure by C4C to perform media content duties)—

s.30(6)(a)

in subsection (1)(a), after “198A” insert “or 198AA”;

s.30(6)(b)

in subsection (2), after “198A” insert “or 198AA”.

s.31

Involvement of C4C in programme-making

s.31(1)

In the Communications Act 2003, omit section 295 (which restricts C4C’s involvement in programme-making).

s.31(2)

Subsections (3) and (4) apply if, after the coming into force of subsection (1), C4C or a body corporate controlled by C4C engage in the making of one or more programmes with a view to their being broadcast on Channel 4.

s.31(3)

In carrying out a review under section 264 of the Communications Act 2003 in relation to the relevant report period, OFCOM must consider whether and to what extent the making of programmes by C4C or a body corporate controlled by C4C with a view to their being broadcast on Channel 4 has affected the fulfilment of the public service remit for television in the United Kingdom.

s.31(4)

The report on that review must set out the findings of OFCOM on their consideration of the matter mentioned in subsection (3) and any conclusions that they have arrived at in relation to those findings.

s.31(5)

For the purposes of this section—

s.31(5)(a)

the relevant report period is the first report period to end on or after the relevant day, and

s.31(5)(b)

the relevant day is the third anniversary of the first day on which, following the coming into force of subsection (1), C4C or a body corporate controlled by C4C engages in the making of a programme with a view to its being broadcast on Channel 4.

s.31(6)

In this section—

Pt.3 Ch.2

S4C

s.32

S4C’s powers and public service remit

s.32(1)

The Communications Act 2003 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).

s.32(2)

For sections 204 to 206 (S4C’s functions and main powers), substitute—

s.32(3)

In section 207 (S4C: charging and borrowing etc), omit subsections (1) and (2).

s.32(4)

In Schedule 6 to the Broadcasting Act 1990 (S4C: supplementary provisions), in paragraph 1, for sub-paragraph (3) substitute—

s.33

The S4C Board

s.33(1)

The Broadcasting Act 1990 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (4).

s.33(2)

In section 56 (Welsh Authority to continue in existence as S4C), for subsection (2) substitute—

s.33(3)

After section 56 insert—

s.33(4)

After Schedule 6 insert—

s.33(5)

Any person who is the chair, or one of the other members, of S4C immediately before this section comes into force—

s.33(5)(a)

becomes the chair, or one of the other non-executive members, of the S4C Board on the coming into force of this section, and

s.33(5)(b)

holds that office—

s.33(5)(b)(i)

for the remainder of the term of the person’s appointment as chair or other member of S4C (subject to paragraph 3(4) of Schedule 6A to the Broadcasting Act 1990, as inserted by subsection (4) of this section), and

s.33(5)(b)(ii)

on and subject to the terms of that appointment.

s.34

Accounts and audit

s.34(1)

Schedule 6 to the Broadcasting Act 1990 (S4C: supplementary provisions) is amended as follows.

s.34(2)

For paragraph 12(2) and (3) (audit of S4C’s accounts by appointed auditor) substitute—

s.34(3)

After paragraph 12(4) insert—

s.34(4)

Omit paragraph 13(2) (accounts and audit report to be attached to annual report).

s.35

Amendment of BBC’s obligation to provide Welsh programmes

s.35(1)

Section 58 of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (sources of programmes for S4C) is amended as follows.

s.35(2)

For subsections (1) and (1A) substitute—

s.35(3)

Omit subsections (2) to (4) (which relate to S4C’s switched-off analogue service).

s.35(4)

In subsection (5)—

s.35(4)(a)

for “The Welsh Authority” substitute “S4C”;

s.35(4)(b)

for “on S4C” substitute “on S4C Digital”.

s.36

Chapter 2 of Part 3: minor and consequential amendments

Schedule 4 contains minor and consequential amendments relating to this Chapter.

Pt.4

On-demand programme services

s.37

Tier 1 services

s.37(1)

Part 4A of the Communications Act 2003 (on-demand programme services) is amended as follows.

s.37(2)

After the heading of Part 4A insert—

s.37(3)

After section 368A insert—

s.37(4)

In section 368B (the appropriate regulatory authority)—

s.37(4)(a)

after subsection (A1) insert—

s.37(4)(b)

in subsection (1), after “subsections (A1)” insert “, (A2)”;

s.37(4)(c)

in subsection (5), in paragraph (a), after “on-demand programme services” insert “, or non-UK on-demand programme services that are Tier 1 services,”;

s.37(4)(d)

in subsection (9), in paragraph (d), after “on-demand programme services” insert “or non-UK on-demand programme services”.

s.37(5)

After section 368B insert—

s.37(6)

After section 368H, insert (as Chapter 3 of Part 4A) the Chapter set out in Schedule 5 (regulation of Tier 1 services).

s.37(7)

Schedule 6 contains further amendments of Part 4A in connection with Tier 1 services (within the meaning of that Part).

s.37(8)

Schedule 7 contains amendments of other legislation in connection with Tier 1 services (within the meaning of Part 4A of the Communications Act 2003).

s.38

Audience protection reviews

s.38(1)

In Part 4A of the Communications Act 2003, after section 368OA insert—

s.38(2)

In section 393 of that Act (general restrictions on disclosure of information), in subsection (6), after paragraph (aa) insert—

s.39

S4C: on-demand programme services

s.39(1)

The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.

s.39(2)

Omit section 368Q (which makes provision about the application of Part 4A in relation to the Welsh Authority).

s.39(3)

In section 341 (imposition of penalties on the Welsh Authority), omit subsection (1)(ja) and (jb).

s.39(4)

In Schedule 12, in Part 2 (the Welsh Authority)—

s.39(4)(a)

in paragraph 15—

s.39(4)(a)(i)

omit sub-paragraph (1)(a)(ii) to (vi) (but not the “and” following sub-paragraph (1)(a)(vi));

s.39(4)(a)(ii)

in sub-paragraph (1)(b), omit “or on-demand programme services”;

s.39(4)(a)(iii)

in sub-paragraph (2), omit “or on-demand programme services”;

s.39(4)(a)(iv)

in sub-paragraph (5), omit “or on-demand programme services”;

s.39(4)(b)

omit paragraph 23A.

s.40

Other amendments of Part 4A of the 2003 Act

s.40(1)

Schedule 8 contains other minor amendments of Part 4A of the Communications Act 2003.

s.40(2)

In consequence of amendments made by Schedule 8, omit section 93 of the Digital Economy Act 2017.

Pt.5

Regulation of radio services

s.41

Licensing of analogue radio services

s.41(1)

The Broadcasting Act 1990 is amended as follows.

s.41(2)

In section 85 (licensing of independent radio)—

s.41(2)(a)

in subsection (1), omit “Subject to subsection (2),”;

s.41(2)(b)

omit subsections (2) and (5) to (7).

s.41(3)

In section 97B (variation of licence periods related to digital switchover), after subsection (4) insert—

s.41(4)

In section 98 (applications for national licences)—

s.41(4)(a)

in subsection (1)(b)—

s.41(4)(a)(i)

at the end of sub-paragraph (ii), insert “and”;

s.41(4)(a)(ii)

omit sub-paragraphs (iii) and (iv);

s.41(4)(b)

omit subsection (3)(a);

s.41(4)(c)

in subsection (4), omit “(a),”;

s.41(4)(d)

in subsection (6)(b), for “(3)(a) and (aa)” substitute “(3)(aa)”.

s.41(5)

In section 99 (procedure in connection with applications for national licences)—

s.41(5)(a)

omit subsection (1)(a);

s.41(5)(b)

in subsection (1)(b), for “that service” substitute “the proposed service”;

s.41(5)(c)

in subsection (2), for “(1)(a) and (b)” substitute “(1)”.

s.41(6)

In section 100 (award of national licences to cash bidders)—

s.41(6)(a)

omit subsection (9)(b);

s.41(6)(b)

omit subsection (10)(a).

s.41(7)

In section 103 (restrictions relating to changes of control)—

s.41(7)(a)

omit subsection (3);

s.41(7)(b)

for subsection (4) substitute—

s.41(8)

In section 103A (renewal of national licences), in subsection (9)—

s.41(8)(a)

after paragraph (b) insert “and”;

s.41(8)(b)

omit paragraph (d) and the “and” before it.

s.41(9)

In section 111 (power to revoke licences)—

s.41(9)(a)

omit subsection (4) (procedure where national service ceases to be provided);

s.41(9)(b)

in subsection (6), omit “, (4)”.

s.41(10)

In section 117 (procedure in connection with applications), in subsection (4)(b), for the words from “with the substitution” to the end substitute “as if the matters specified in that subsection included the name of every other applicant in whose case it appeared to OFCOM that the requirement specified in subsection (1)(a) above was satisfied.”

s.42

Licensing and local services

s.42(1)

The Broadcasting Act 1990 is amended as follows.

s.42(2)

For section 104 (applications for other licences) substitute—

s.42(3)

In section 104AA (further renewal of local licences)—

s.42(3)(a)

in subsection (3), for “subsections (4), (4A) and (5)” substitute “subsections (4) to (5)”;

s.42(3)(b)

after subsection (4) insert—

s.42(4)

Omit sections 104B (special application procedure for local licences) and 105 (special requirements relating to grant of local licences).

s.43

Character of local services

s.43(1)

The Broadcasting Act 1990 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).

s.43(2)

In section 106 (requirements as to character and coverage of national and local services)—

s.43(2)(a)

in subsection (1), omit “or local”;

s.43(2)(b)

in subsection (1A), omit paragraphs (b) to (e);

s.43(2)(c)

omit subsection (1B);

s.43(2)(d)

omit subsection (7).

s.43(3)

Omit section 106ZA (consultation about change of character of local services).

s.43(4)

In the Communications Act 2003, omit sections 355 and 356 (variation of local licence following change of control).

s.44

Local news and information

s.44(1)

The Communications Act 2003 is amended in accordance with this section.

s.44(2)

Section 314 (local content and character of local sound broadcasting services) is amended in accordance with subsections (3) to (8).

s.44(3)

For the heading substitute “Local news and information in local sound broadcasting services”.

s.44(4)

For subsection (1) substitute—

s.44(5)

For subsection (1A) substitute—

s.44(6)

In subsection (2)—

s.44(6)(a)

in paragraph (a), for “the requirements of subsection (1)(a) and (b) should be satisfied” substitute “the providers of local sound broadcasting services may act consistently with conditions contained in licences in accordance with subsection (1)”;

s.44(6)(b)

in paragraph (b), for “in relation to local sound broadcasting services” substitute “under subsection (1)”.

s.44(7)

In subsection (7)—

s.44(7)(a)

omit the definition of “approved area”;

s.44(7)(b)

in the definition of “local material”—

s.44(7)(b)(i)

for ““local material”” substitute ““local news and information””;

s.44(7)(b)(ii)

for “means material” substitute “means news and information”;

s.44(7)(c)

for the definition of “locally-made” substitute—

s.44(7)(d)

omit the definition of “material”.

s.44(8)

Omit subsections (9) to (11).

s.44(9)

After section 315 insert—

s.44(10)

In section 402 (orders and regulations made by the Secretary of State), in subsection (2A), before paragraph (za) (and after paragraph (zza) inserted by section 46) insert—

s.45

Financial assistance for radio

After section 359 of the Communications Act 2003 insert—

s.46

Licensing of non-UK digital sound programme services

s.46(1)

Section 245 of the Communications Act 2003 (regulation of independent radio services) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).

s.46(2)

In subsection (1), after paragraph (b) insert—

s.46(3)

After subsection (3) insert—

s.46(4)

In section 402 of the Communications Act 2003 (power of Secretary of State to make orders and regulations), in subsection (2A) (affirmative resolution procedure), before paragraph (za) insert—

s.47

Radio multiplex licences

s.47(1)

The Broadcasting Act 1996 is amended as follows.

s.47(2)

In section 46 (national radio multiplex licences)—

s.47(2)(a)

in subsection (3)(a), omit “and (f)”;

s.47(2)(b)

in subsection (4), omit paragraphs (c) to (f);

s.47(2)(c)

omit subsection (5);

s.47(2)(d)

in subsection (8)(a)—

s.47(2)(d)(i)

at the end of sub-paragraph (i) insert “and”;

s.47(2)(d)(ii)

omit sub-paragraph (ii).

s.47(3)

In section 47 (award of national radio multiplex licences)—

s.47(3)(a)

in subsection (2)—

s.47(3)(a)(i)

in paragraph (b), for “timetables” substitute “timetable”;

s.47(3)(a)(ii)

also in paragraph (b), omit “and (d)”;

s.47(3)(a)(iii)

at the end of paragraph (c) insert “and”;

s.47(3)(a)(iv)

omit paragraphs (d) and (e);

s.47(3)(b)

omit subsection (3).

s.47(4)

In section 50 (local radio multiplex licences)—

s.47(4)(a)

in subsection (4), omit paragraphs (c) to (e);

s.47(4)(b)

in subsection (7)(a)—

s.47(4)(b)(i)

at the end of sub-paragraph (i) insert “and”;

s.47(4)(b)(ii)

omit sub-paragraph (ii).

s.47(5)

In section 51(2) (award of local radio multiplex licences)—

s.47(5)(a)

in paragraph (b)—

s.47(5)(a)(i)

for “timetables” substitute “timetable”;

s.47(5)(a)(ii)

omit “and (d)”;

s.47(5)(b)

omit paragraphs (d) and (e);

s.47(5)(c)

in paragraph (f), for “living in that area or locality,” substitute “providing or proposing to provide community or local digital sound programme services in the area or locality for which the proposed service is to be provided,”.

s.47(6)

In section 54 (conditions of radio multiplex licences)—

s.47(6)(a)

in subsection (1)—

s.47(6)(a)(i)

omit paragraph (b);

s.47(6)(a)(ii)

omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (g);

s.47(6)(a)(iii)

after paragraph (h) insert—

s.47(6)(b)

in subsection (5)—

s.47(6)(b)(i)

omit “or (b)”;

s.47(6)(b)(ii)

for “section 42(3)(b)” substitute “section 42(3)”;

s.47(6)(c)

omit subsections (6) to (6B).

s.47(7)

In section 54A(6) (variation of radio multiplex licences), for the words from “doing so” to the end substitute “the coverage area of the licensed service would not (as a result of the variation) be unacceptably reduced.”

s.47(8)

In section 58 (duration and renewal of radio multiplex licences)—

s.47(8)(a)

omit subsection (4)(a)(ii);

s.47(8)(b)

in subsection (11), omit “and supplementary proposals”.

s.47(9)

In consequence of the amendment made by subsection (6)(c), omit section 315 of the Communications Act 2003.

Pt.6

Regulation of radio selection services

s.48

Regulation of radio selection services

s.48(1)

After section 362AZ12 of the Communications Act 2003 (inserted by section 28) insert—

s.48(2)

Schedule 9 contains further amendments relating to regulation of radio selection services.

Pt.7

Miscellaneous and general

Pt.7(crossheading)(amount)(of)(penalties)(etc)

Amount of penalties etc

s.49

Penalties under Parts 3A and 3B of the Communications Act 2003

s.49(1)

The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.

s.49(2)

After section 392 insert—

s.49(3)

After Schedule 16 insert (as Schedule 16A) the Schedule set out in Schedule 10 (penalties imposed by OFCOM under Parts 3A and 3B).

s.49(4)

After section 392A (inserted by subsection (2)) insert—

s.49(5)

After Schedule 16A (as inserted by subsection (3)) insert (as Schedule 16B) the Schedule set out in Schedule 11 (Parts 3A and 3B: liability of parent entities etc).

Pt.7(crossheading)(publishers)(of)(newsrelated)(material)

Publishers of news-related material

s.50

Awards of costs

s.50(1)

The Crime and Courts Act 2013 is amended as follows.

s.50(2)

Section 40 (awards of costs) is omitted.

s.50(3)

In section 41 (meaning of “relevant publisher”), in subsection (1), for “40” substitute “39”.

Pt.7(crossheading)(amendments)(related)(to)(the)(uks)(withdrawal)(from)(the)(eu)

Amendments related to the UK's withdrawal from the EU

s.51

Amendments of broadcasting legislation: UK’s withdrawal from EU

Schedule 12 contains amendments of the Broadcasting Act 1990, the Broadcasting Act 1996 and the Communications Act 2003 to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Pt.7(crossheading)(general)

General

s.52

Power to make consequential provision

s.52(1)

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on this Act.

s.52(2)

Regulations under this section may amend, repeal or revoke provision made by or under an Act passed—

s.52(2)(a)

before this Act, or

s.52(2)(b)

in the same session of Parliament as this Act.

s.52(3)

Regulations under this section may—

s.52(3)(a)

make different provision for different purposes;

s.52(3)(b)

make transitional, transitory or saving provision.

s.52(4)

Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.

s.52(5)

A statutory instrument containing (whether alone or with other provision) regulations under this section that amend or repeal any provision of an Act may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.

s.52(6)

Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

s.53

Financial provisions

There is to be paid out of money provided by Parliament any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.

s.54

Extent

s.54(1)

This Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, subject to subsection (2).

s.54(2)

An amendment or repeal made by this Act has the same extent within the United Kingdom as the provision amended or repealed.

s.54(3)

The power under— may be exercised so as to extend to any of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man any amendment or repeal made by or under this Act of any part of the Broadcasting Act 1990, the Broadcasting Act 1996 or the Communications Act 2003 (with or without modifications).

s.54(3)(a)

section 204(6) of the Broadcasting Act 1990,

s.54(3)(b)

section 150(4) of the Broadcasting Act 1996, or

s.54(3)(c)

section 411(6) of the Communications Act 2003,

s.54(4)

His Majesty may by Order in Council provide for any of the other provisions of this Act to extend, with or without modifications, to any of the Channel Islands or to the Isle of Man.

s.55

Commencement

s.55(1)

The following come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—

s.55(1)(a)

Part 2, so far as it confers powers to make regulations;

s.55(1)(b)

sections 52 to 54, this section and section 56.

s.55(2)

Section 50 comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.

s.55(3)

The following come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint—

s.55(3)(a)

Part 1;

s.55(3)(b)

the remaining provisions of Part 2;

s.55(3)(c)

Part 3;

s.55(3)(d)

Part 4;

s.55(3)(e)

Part 5;

s.55(3)(f)

Part 6;

s.55(3)(g)

section 49 and Schedules 10 and 11;

s.55(3)(h)

section 51 and Schedule 12.

s.55(4)

Different days may be appointed for different purposes.

s.55(5)

The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional, transitory or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.

s.55(6)

The power to make regulations under subsection (5) includes power to make different provision for different purposes.

s.55(7)

Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.

s.56

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Media Act 2024.

Sch.1

Quotas: the BBC and S4C

Sch.1/schedule(442)

Sch.1 Pt.1

Quotas: the BBC

Sch.1 para.1

Sch.1 para.1(1)

Paragraph 1 of Schedule 12 to the Communications Act 2003 (the BBC: quotas for independent productions) is amended as follows.

Sch.1 para.1(2)

For sub-paragraph (1) substitute—

Sch.1 para.1(3)

In sub-paragraph (2), omit paragraph (a).

Sch.1 para.1(4)

Omit sub-paragraph (3).

Sch.1 para.1(5)

In sub-paragraph (5), for the words from “, in each year” to the end of the sub-paragraph substitute

Sch.1 para.1(6)

Omit sub-paragraphs (8) and (9).

Sch.1 para.1(7)

In sub-paragraph (10), in paragraph (b), for “the percentage” substitute “the number of hours or (as the case may be) the amount”.

Sch.1 para.1(8)

Omit sub-paragraph (11).

Sch.1 para.1(9)

In sub-paragraph (14), omit the definition of “programming budget” and the word “and” before it.

Sch.1 para.1(10)

After sub-paragraph (14) insert—

Sch.1 Pt.2

Quotas: S4C

Sch.1 para.2

Sch.1 para.2(1)

Paragraph 7 of Schedule 12 to the Communications Act 2003 (S4C: quotas for independent productions) is amended as follows.

Sch.1 para.2(2)

For sub-paragraph (1) substitute—

Sch.1 para.2(3)

In sub-paragraph (2), omit paragraph (a).

Sch.1 para.2(4)

Omit sub-paragraph (3).

Sch.1 para.2(5)

In sub-paragraph (5), for the words from “, in each year” to the end of the sub-paragraph substitute

Sch.1 para.2(6)

In sub-paragraph (8), in paragraph (b), for “the percentage” substitute “the number of hours or (as the case may be) the amount”.

Sch.1 para.2(7)

Omit sub-paragraph (9).

Sch.1 para.2(8)

Omit sub-paragraph (12).

Sch.1 para.2(9)

In sub-paragraph (13), omit the definition of “programming budget” and the word “and” before it.

Sch.1 para.2(10)

After sub-paragraph (13) insert—

Sch.1 para.3

Sch.1 para.3(1)

Paragraph 8 of Schedule 12 to that Act (programme quotas for original productions) is amended as follows.

Sch.1 para.3(2)

For sub-paragraph (1) substitute—

Sch.1 para.3(3)

Omit sub-paragraphs (2) to (5).

Sch.1 para.3(4)

In sub-paragraph (6), omit the words from “, in relation to” to “the Welsh Authority,”.

Sch.1 para.3(5)

After sub-paragraph (7) insert—

Sch.1 para.3(6)

Omit sub-paragraph (10).

Sch.1 para.3(7)

In sub-paragraph (11), in the definition of “peak viewing time”—

Sch.1 para.3(7)(a)

omit the words from “, in relation to” to “the Welsh Authority,”;

Sch.1 para.3(7)(b)

for “one or more of those services” substitute “S4C Digital”.

Sch.1 para.3(8)

After sub-paragraph (12) insert—

Sch.1 para.4

In paragraph 10 of Schedule 12 to that Act (code relating to programme commissioning)—

Sch.1 para.4(a)

in sub-paragraph (1), after “to be applied” insert

Sch.1 para.4(b)

at the end of that sub-paragraph insert

Sch.1 para.4(c)

in sub-paragraph (4), after paragraph (g) insert—

Sch.1 para.4(d)

after sub-paragraph (11) insert—

Sch.2

Part 1: further amendments

Sch.2/schedule(484)

Sch.2 para.1

Broadcasting Act 1990

The Broadcasting Act 1990 is amended as follows.

Sch.2 para.2

In section 24 (Channel 4 to be provided by Corporation as licensed service), in subsection (3), for “England, Scotland and Northern Ireland” substitute “the United Kingdom”.

Sch.2 para.3

In section 49 (licensing of additional services), omit subsection (1A).

Sch.2 para.4

In section 66 (requirements relating to transmission and distribution of services), in subsection (6)(b), for “England, Scotland and Northern Ireland” substitute “the United Kingdom”.

Sch.2 para.5

In Schedule 2 (restrictions on the holding of licences), in Part 2 (disqualification for holding licences), in paragraph 2 (disqualification of religious bodies)—

Sch.2 para.5(a)

omit sub-paragraph (1A)(d);

Sch.2 para.5(b)

in sub-paragraph (1B), omit the definition of “public teletext licence”.

Sch.2 para.6

Broadcasting Act 1996

The Broadcasting Act 1996 is amended as follows.

Sch.2 para.7

In section 2 (meaning of “qualifying service”), in subsection (2), omit paragraph (f) (meaning of “the digital public teletext provider”).

Sch.2 para.8

In section 12 (conditions attached to multiplex licence), omit subsection (4)(a).

Sch.2 para.9

Sch.2 para.9(1)

Section 24 (digital additional service) is amended as follows.

Sch.2 para.9(2)

In subsection (1)(c), omit “the digital public teletext service,”.

Sch.2 para.9(3)

In subsection (3A), in the definition of “relevant public service broadcaster”, omit paragraph (f).

Sch.2 para.10

In section 33 (review of digital television broadcasting), in subsection (1)(a)(ii), omit “the digital public teletext service,”.

Sch.2 para.11

In section 39 (interpretation of Part 1), in subsection (1), omit the definitions of—

Sch.2 para.11(a)

“digital public teletext service”;

Sch.2 para.11(b)

“public teletext provider”.

Sch.2 para.12

Sch.2 para.12(1)

Section 97 (listed events) is amended as follows.

Sch.2 para.12(2)

In subsection (2)(d) (as substituted by section 299(1) of the Communications Act 2003), for “televise” substitute “show”.

Sch.2 para.12(3)

In subsection (3)—

Sch.2 para.12(3)(a)

omit the “and” following paragraph (a);

Sch.2 para.12(3)(b)

after paragraph (b) insert

Sch.2 para.13

Sch.2 para.13(1)

Section 98 (categories of service) is amended as follows.

Sch.2 para.13(2)

Omit subsection (4).

Sch.2 para.13(3)

In subsection (5), for the words from “television” to the end substitute “relevant services which appear to them to fall within subsection (1A) or (2A).”

Sch.2 para.13(4)

Omit subsections (5A) to (5D).

Sch.2 para.14

Sch.2 para.14(1)

Section 99 (contract for exclusive right to televise listed event to be void) is amended as follows.

Sch.2 para.14(2)

In the heading, for “right to televise” substitute “coverage of”.

Sch.2 para.14(3)

Omit subsection (2).

Sch.2 para.14(4)

Omit subsection (4).

Sch.2 para.15

In section 100 (contract for televising listed event must specify category of service), in the heading, for “televising” substitute “showing coverage of”.

Sch.2 para.16

Sch.2 para.16(1)

Section 102 (power of OFCOM to impose penalty) is amended as follows.

Sch.2 para.16(2)

Before subsection (1) insert—

Sch.2 para.16(3)

In subsection (1)(a), omit “subsection (1) of section 101 or”.

Sch.2 para.16(4)

in subsection (2), for “under subsection (1) of section 101 or” substitute “for the purposes of”.

Sch.2 para.16(5)

In subsection (3), after “subsection” insert “(A1), (B1),”.

Sch.2 para.16(6)

In subsection (4)(a), after “means” insert

Sch.2 para.16(7)

In subsection (6), after “subsection” insert “(A1), (B1),”.

Sch.2 para.16(8)

In subsection (7), after “subsection” insert “(A1), (B1),”.

Sch.2 para.17

In section 103 (report to Secretary of State about BBC or S4C), in subsection (2), for “under subsection (1) of section 101” substitute “for the purposes of section 101(5)”.

Sch.2 para.18

Sch.2 para.18(1)

Section 104 (code of guidance) is amended as follows.

Sch.2 para.18(2)

In subsection (1)—

Sch.2 para.18(2)(a)

in paragraph (a), for “section 101(1B)” substitute “section 101(5)”;

Sch.2 para.18(2)(b)

in paragraph (b)—

Sch.2 para.18(2)(b)(i)

for “section 102(1)” substitute “section 102(A1) or (1)”;

Sch.2 para.18(2)(b)(ii)

for “television programme provider” substitute “person”.

Sch.2 para.18(3)

In subsection (4)—

Sch.2 para.18(3)(a)

in paragraph (c), for “televise” substitute “show”;

Sch.2 para.18(3)(b)

for paragraph (d) substitute—

Sch.2 para.19

Sch.2 para.19(1)

In section 105 (interpretation of Part 4), subsection (1) is amended as follows.

Sch.2 para.19(2)

For the definition of “adequate alternative coverage” and “live”, substitute—

Sch.2 para.19(3)

In the definition of “Channel 4”, for “has” substitute “and “Channel 5” have”.

Sch.2 para.19(4)

In the definition of “television programme provider”, for “has the meaning given by section 99(2)” substitute “means the BBC, S4C or any person who is the holder of any licence under Part 1 of the 1990 Act or a digital programme licence under Part 1 of this Act”.

Sch.2 para.19(5)

Omit the definitions of “national Channel 3 service”, “regional Channel 3 service” and “television broadcasting service”.

Sch.2 para.19(6)

At the appropriate place insert—

Sch.2 para.19(7)

After subsection (1) insert—

Sch.2 para.20

In section 130 (interpretation of Part 5), in subsection (1), in the definition of “licensed service”, omit paragraph (aa).

Sch.2 para.21

Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002

In section 12 of the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 (television and radio broadcasting), in subsection (3), omit paragraph (b) and the “and” before it.

Sch.2 para.22

Communications Act 2003

The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.

Sch.2 para.23

In section 3 (general duties of OFCOM), in subsection (4)(a), for “the purposes of public service television broadcasting in the United Kingdom” substitute “the public service remit for television in the United Kingdom (as defined in section 264)”.

Sch.2 para.24

In section 64 (must carry obligations), omit subsection (3)(f).

Sch.2 para.25

In section 198A (C4C’s functions in relation to media content), in subsection (3)(b), for “objectives” substitute “requirements”.

Sch.2 para.26

In section 216 (renewal of Channel 3 and 5 licences), in subsection (6), for “complying” substitute “that, either on its own or together with other arrangements, complied”.

Sch.2 para.27

Omit the italic heading before section 218.

Sch.2 para.28

In section 224 (meaning of initial expiry date), omit subsection (1)(c).

Sch.2 para.29

In the italic heading before section 225, omit “and teletext”.

Sch.2 para.30

In section 226 (application for review of financial terms in consequence of new obligations), in subsection (1)—

Sch.2 para.30(a)

after paragraph (a) insert “or”;

Sch.2 para.30(b)

omit paragraph (c) and the “or” before it.

Sch.2 para.31

In section 227 (reviews under sections 225 and 226), in subsection (7), omit paragraph (b) and the “and” before it.

Sch.2 para.32

Sch.2 para.32(1)

Section 229 (report in anticipation of new licensing round) is amended as follows.

Sch.2 para.32(2)

In subsection (2), for “the purposes of public service television broadcasting in the United Kingdom” substitute “the public service remit for television in the United Kingdom”.

Sch.2 para.32(3)

In subsection (6), in the definition of “relevant licence”—

Sch.2 para.32(3)(a)

after paragraph (a) insert “or”;

Sch.2 para.32(3)(b)

omit paragraph (c) and the “or” before it.

Sch.2 para.33

In section 233 (services that are not television licensable content services), in subsection (2), omit paragraph (b) (but not the “or” following it).

Sch.2 para.34

In section 241 (television multiplex services), omit subsection (9)(f).

Sch.2 para.35

In section 243 (powers where frequencies reserved for qualifying services), omit subsection (7)(e).

Sch.2 para.36

Sch.2 para.36(1)

Section 263 (application of regulatory regimes) is amended as follows.

Sch.2 para.36(2)

In subsection (2)—

Sch.2 para.36(2)(a)

omit “, in relation to the licensed service,”;

Sch.2 para.36(2)(b)

for “that service” substitute “that holder’s licensed service”.

Sch.2 para.36(3)

In subsection (3)(a), for “4, for Channel 5 or for the public teletext service” substitute “4 or for Channel 5”.

Sch.2 para.37

In section 264 (OFCOM reports on the fulfilment of the public service remit)—

Sch.2 para.37(a)

in subsection (9)(a), omit “or service”;

Sch.2 para.37(b)

in subsection (12)—

Sch.2 para.37(b)(i)

in paragraph (b), at the end insert “and”;

Sch.2 para.37(b)(ii)

omit paragraph (d) and the “and” before it.

Sch.2 para.38

In section 265 (public service remits of licensed providers)—

Sch.2 para.38(a)

in subsection (1)—

Sch.2 para.38(a)(i)

omit “, and for the public teletext service,”;

Sch.2 para.38(a)(ii)

omit (in both places it occurs) “or service”;

Sch.2 para.38(b)

omit subsections (4) and (5).

Sch.2 para.39

Omit section 268 (statement of service policy by the public teletext provider).

Sch.2 para.40

Omit section 269 (changes of public teletext service policy).

Sch.2 para.41

Sch.2 para.41(1)

Section 270 (enforcement of public service remits) is amended as follows.

Sch.2 para.41(2)

In subsection (1)—

Sch.2 para.41(2)(a)

omit “or the public teletext provider”;

Sch.2 para.41(2)(b)

in paragraph (a), omit “or the public teletext service”.

Sch.2 para.41(3)

In subsection (3)(b)—

Sch.2 para.41(3)(a)

omit “or statements of service policy”;

Sch.2 para.41(3)(b)

omit “or 268”.

Sch.2 para.41(4)

In subsection (4)(a), omit “, or statement of service policy,”.

Sch.2 para.41(5)

In subsection (6)—

Sch.2 para.41(5)(a)

in paragraph (a), omit “or the public teletext provider”;

Sch.2 para.41(5)(b)

in paragraph (b), omit “or service”.

Sch.2 para.41(6)

In subsection (7)—

Sch.2 para.41(6)(a)

in paragraph (a), for “269” substitute “267”;

Sch.2 para.41(6)(b)

in paragraph (b)(i), for “service” substitute “channel”.

Sch.2 para.41(7)

In subsection (8)(a)—

Sch.2 para.41(7)(a)

for “269” substitute “267”;