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Mr John Whittingdale 127 Clause 3, page 3, line 13, at end insert—
Mr Simon Thomas 173 Clause 3, page 3, line 13, at end insert—
Mr John Whittingdale 203 *Clause 3, page 3, line 14, leave out subsection (2).
Brian White 196 Clause 3, page 3, line 20, at end insert—'(2A) In performing their duties under subsection (1), OFCOM must observe the principles under which regulatory activities should be transparent, accountable, proportionate, consistent and targeted only at cases in which action is needed.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 48 Clause 3, page 3, leave out lines 21 to 23 and insert—'(3) It shall also be the duty of OFCOM in carrying out their functions, and in the performance of their duties under subsection (1), to comply with the principles of good regulation, namely that regulatory activities should be transparent, accountable, proportionate, consistent and targeted only at cases in which action is needed. (3A) Subject to subsection (3), it shall be the duty of OFCOM in carrying out their functions, and in the performance of their duties under subsection (1), to have regard in particular to such of the following as appear to them to be relevant in the circumstances—'.
Nick Harvey 153 Clause 3, page 3, leave out lines 21 to 23 and insert—'(3) It shall also be the duty of OFCOM in carrying out their functions, and in the performance of their duties under subsection (1), to comply, except where issues of national security preclude compliance, with the principles of good regulation, namely that regulatory activities should be transparent, accountable, proportionate, consistent and targeted only at cases in which action is needed. (3A) Subject to subsection (3), it shall be the duty of OFCOM in carrying out their functions, and in the performance of their duties under subsection (1) to have regard in particular to such of the following as appear to them to be relevant in the circumstances—.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 46 Clause 3, page 3, line 24 after 'promoting', insert 'long-term and sustainable'.
Nick Harvey 152 Clause 3, page 3, line 24, at end insert—
Mr John Whittingdale 28 Clause 3, page 3, line 25, leave out paragraph (b).
Mr John Whittingdale 47 Clause 3, page 3, line 32, after 'encouraging', insert 'long-term and sustainable'.
Mr John Whittingdale 138 Clause 3, page 3, line 43, at end insert 'for equal or equivalent access to all forms of regulated communication'.
Mr Simon Thomas 174 Clause 3, page 3, line 48, after 'Kingdom', insert 'with particular regard to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland'.
Mr Simon Thomas 175 Clause 3, page 3, line 48, at end insert—
Mr John Whittingdale 125 Clause 3, page 4, line 3, at end insert—
Nick Harvey 154 Clause 3, page 4, line 3, at end insert—
Mr John Whittingdale 139 Clause 3, page 4, line 5, after 'consumers', insert ', including disabled, elderly and low income consumers,'.
Mr John Whittingdale 131 Clause 3, page 4, line 6, leave out 'and value for money' and insert 'value for money, universal access, fairness, information and redress'.
Nick Harvey 155 Clause 3, page 4, line 6, after 'service', insert 'access'.
Mr John Whittingdale 132 Clause 3, page 4, line 13, at end insert 'and publish the reasoning for the resolution of any conflict between their general duties.'.
Brian White 197 Clause 3, page 4, line 13, at end insert 'and make public the reasons for their actions'.
Mr Andrew Lansley 2 Clause 3, page 4, line 24, at end add—'(9) OFCOM's report under paragraph 12 of the Schedule to the Office of Communications Act 2002 (c. 11) (annual report) for each financial year must contain a statement by OFCOM summarising those circumstances where, in OFCOM's opinion, they have been required to reconcile general duties which have been in conflict with each other and how they have sought to do so in the circumstances.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 30 Clause 4, page 4, line 44, leave out from 'networks' to end of line 4 on page 5 and insert ', electronic communications services and associated facilities; and'.
Mr John Whittingdale 31 Clause 4, page 5, line 32, leave out from beginning to 'for' and insert 'with the standards mentioned in subsection (10) to such an extent as is strictly necessary'.
Mr John Whittingdale 32 Clause 4, page 5, leave out line 36.
Mr John Whittingdale 204 *Clause 6, page 7, line 9, after 'secured', insert ', or may be furthered or secured'.
Mr John Whittingdale 128 Clause 6, page 7, line 11, at end insert—
Mr Andrew Lansley 3 Clause 6, page 7, line 16, leave out 'and'.
Mr Andrew Lansley 4 Clause 6, page 7, line 18, at end insert 'and
Mr John Whittingdale 50 Clause 6, page 7, line 18, at end insert—'(c) whether persons with sufficient commercial knowledge of the persons who may be subjected to the procedures are consulted.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 51 Clause 7, page 8, line 4, after 'apply', insert ', so long as it is not requested by a significant number of companies,'.
Mr John Whittingdale 52 Clause 7, page 8, line 11, after 'markets', insert 'or on major communication users'.
Mr Andrew Lansley 5 Clause 7, page 8, line 23, at end insert—'(4A) An assessment carried out under this section shall include an assessment, as appropriate, of the impact of the proposal upon the general duties of OFCOM and, in particular, the furthering of the interests of consumers through competition as set out in section 3(1).'.
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