SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1Functions transferred to OFCOM

Wireless telegraphy functions

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Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), the functions of the Secretary of State under the following enactments are transferred to OFCOM—

I1a

the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (c. 54);

I2b

section 7 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967 (c. 72) (restriction on dealings in, and custody of, certain apparatus);

I2c

Part 6 of the Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12) (provisions relating to wireless telegraphy);

I2d

the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1998 (c. 6).

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The following functions remain functions of the Secretary of State—

a

his functions under section 5 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (misleading messages and interception and disclosure of wireless telegraphy messages);

b

his functions under section 6 of that Act (regulations about apparatus on board ships etc.);

c

his functions under section 7 of that Act (powers as to wireless personnel).

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The functions of the Secretary of State under section 84 of the Telecommunications Act 1984 (approval of wireless telegraphy apparatus)—

a

if an order made by the Secretary of State under subsection (8A) of that section is in force, shall be exercisable by him and by OFCOM in accordance with that order; and

b

if there is no such order, shall be exercisable by OFCOM.