22. In section 48 (procedure for setting, modifying and revoking conditions)—U.K.
(a)for subsections (2) and (3) substitute—
“(2) Where section 48A applies, OFCOM must comply with the applicable requirements of that section and section 48B before—
(a)setting conditions under section 45; or
(b)modifying or revoking a condition so set.
(2A) Where section 48A does not apply to the setting, modification or revocation of conditions because of subsection (2) of that section—
(a)the conditions, or their modification or revocation, must be temporary; and
(b)the notification published under subsection (1) of this section must state the period for which the conditions, or their modification or revocation, are to have effect.
(2B) Where OFCOM propose to extend or make permanent any such temporary conditions, modification or revocation—
(a)sections 48A and 48B(1) do not apply in relation to the proposal; and
(b)subsections (2) to (9) of section 48B apply in relation to the proposal as if the words from the beginning of subsection (2) to “appropriate” were omitted.”,
(b)in subsection (4) for “notification under subsection (2)” substitute “ proposal by OFCOM ”,
(c)omit subsection (5),
(d)in subsection (6) after “this section” insert “ or section 48A ”, and
(e)in subsection (7), at the end insert “ , section 48A or section 48B ”.