Explanatory Notes

Communications Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 21

17 July 2003

Commentary on Sections

Part 3: Television and Radio Services

Chapter 4: Regulatory Provisions
Section 306: Power to modify targets in s. 303

650.The Secretary of State, following consultation with OFCOM, may by order increase the target percentages set out in subsection (4) of section 303, or substitute a different anniversary, where it appears that the obligation set out in that subsection has been or is likely to be fulfilled before the specified anniversary. She may also substitute a later anniversary for the one specified in subsection (5) or substitute a higher percentage.