Broadcasting Act 1990

Duty to modify arrangements in consequence of MMC’s report

6 (1) Where the MMC’s report on any reference under paragraph 4 specifies any modifications or modification in pursuance of paragraph 5(2) or (3), or any modification specified by the Director is affirmed in such a report, then—

(a) if the arrangements to which the report relates were made by the holders of regional Channel 3 licences, the Commission shall notify all the holders of such licences of the period within which any such modifications or modification are or is to be incorporated in the arrangements, being such period as may be determined by the Director after consulting the Commission; and

(b) if those arrangements were made by the Commission, the Commission shall—

(i) incorporate any such modifications or modification in the arrangements with effect from such date as may be so determined, and

(ii) notify all the holders of such licences of the arrangements as modified.

(2) Paragraph 3(3) shall have effect in relation to this paragraph as it has effect in relation to paragraph 3.