Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

Part III U.K. Independent Radio Services

Chapter I U.K. Regulation by Authority of Independent Radio Services Generally

Establishment of Radio Authority U.K.

83 The Radio Authority. U.K.

(1) There shall be an authority to be called the Radio Authority (in this Part referred to as “the Authority”).

(2) The Authority shall consist of—

(a) a chairman and a deputy chairman appointed by the Secretary of State; and

(b) such number of other members appointed by the Secretary of State, not being less than four nor more than ten, as he may from time to time determine.

(3) Schedule 8 to this Act shall have effect with respect to the Authority.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 83(2)(b): functions to be exercised (1.7.1999) subject to agreement of or consultation with the Scottish Ministers by virtue of S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1, 4, Sch. 3; S.I. 1998/3178