2012 No. 1842

Electronic Communications
Broadcasting

The Broadcasting (Local Digital Television Programme Services and Independent Productions) (Amendment) Order 2012

Made

Coming into force in accordance with article 1

The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 244(1), 277(2), 309(2) and 402(3) of and paragraphs 1(2) and 7(2) of Schedule 12 to the Communications Act 20031.

In accordance with section 244(2)(c) of that Act, the Secretary of State is satisfied that the making of this Order in relation to services of the description set out in the Local Digital Television Programme Services Order 20122 will make possible, facilitate or encourage the provision of services so falling.

In accordance with sections 277(11) and 309(4) of and paragraphs 1(12) and 7(10) of Schedule 12 to that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted OFCOM, the BBC and Sianel Pedwar Cymru.

In accordance with sections 244(9), 277(12) and 309(5) of and paragraphs 1(13) and 7(11) of Schedule 12 to that Act a draft of this instrument has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.