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(1)The Secretary of State may by order give general or specific directions to OFCOM about the carrying out by them of their radio spectrum functions.
(2)An order under this section may require OFCOM to secure that such frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum as may be specified in the order are kept available or become available—
(a)for such uses or descriptions of uses, or
(b)for such users or descriptions of users,
as may be so specified.
(3)An order under this section may require OFCOM to exercise their powers under the provisions mentioned in subsection (4)—
(a)in such cases,
(b)in such manner,
(c)subject to such restrictions and constraints, and
(d)with a view to achieving such purposes,
as may be specified in, or determined by the Secretary of State in accordance with, the order.
(4)The provisions are—
(a)section 8(3);
(b)sections 12 to 14; and
(c)sections 21 to 23.
(5)This section does not restrict the Secretary of State’s power under section 5 of the Communications Act 2003 (c. 21) (directions in respect of networks and spectrum functions).
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