It shall be the duty of OFCOM to comply with a direction by the Secretary of State to provide him with information falling within subsection (2).

The information that may be the subject of a direction under this section is any information reasonably required by the Secretary of State for the purpose of enabling him to secure compliance with an international obligation of the United Kingdom.

Information that is required to be provided by a direction under this section must be provided in such manner and at such times as may be required by the direction.