5(1)Before carrying out any function under this Schedule the Secretary of State shall consult—E+W+S
(a)GEMA, and
(b)holders of existing transmission licences,
in such manner as he considers appropriate.
(2)Sub-paragraph (1) may be satisfied by consultation before, as well as by consultation after, the commencement of this paragraph.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 17 para. 5 in force at 24.8.2004 by S.I. 2004/2184, art. 2(1), Sch. 1