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(1)This section applies to—
(a)OFCOM’s functions under the enactments relating to broadcasting; and
(b)the matters in relation to which those functions are conferred.
(2)It shall be the duty of OFCOM—
(a)to carry out those functions in accordance with any general or specific directions given to them by the Secretary of State for the purpose mentioned in subsection (3); and
(b)to carry out such other functions in relation to the matters to which this this section applies as they are required to carry out by any general or specific directions so given.
(3)The Secretary of State is not to give a direction under this section except for the purpose of securing compliance, in relation to a matter to which this section applies, with an international obligation of the United Kingdom.
(4)A direction under this section must be contained in an order made by the Secretary of State.
(5)In this section “the enactments relating to broadcasting” means—
(a)the 1990 Act;
(b)the 1996 Act;
(c)Part 3 of this Act; and
(d)the other provisions of this Act so far as relating to the 1990 Act, the 1996 Act or that Part.
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