Section 2B: Duties of OFCOM in relation to strategic priorities

Communications Act 2003 · 2003 c. 21View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 1: Functions of OFCOM

This section applies where a statement has been designated under section 2A(1).

OFCOM must have regard to the statement when carrying out—

their functions relating to telecommunications,
their functions under the enactments relating to the management of the radio spectrum, and
their functions relating to postal services.

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—

explain in writing what they propose to do in consequence of the statement, and
publish a copy of that explanation in such manner as OFCOM consider appropriate.

OFCOM must, as soon as practicable after the end of—

the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which the first statement is designated under section 2A(1), and
every subsequent period of 12 months,

publish a review of what they have done during the period in question in consequence of the statement.

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