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Mr Simon Thomas 176 Clause 7, page 8, line 23, at end insert—'(4A) If the part of the United Kingdom referred to in subsection (2)(c) is Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, OFCOM must consult with the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly as appropriate before carrying out such an assessment.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 53 Clause 7, page 8, line 26, at end insert 'or are lead to believe is important for significant users'.
Mr John Whittingdale 54 Clause 7, page 8, line 30, leave out 'OFCOM's opinion' and insert 'a reasoned opinion by OFCOM'.
Mr John Whittingdale 56 Clause 7, page 9, line 6, leave out 'OFCOM's opinion' and insert 'a reasoned opinion by OFCOM'.
Mr John Whittingdale 57 Clause 8, page 9, line 9, after 'publish', insert ', and on an annual basis review,'.
Mr Andrew Lansley 6 Clause 8, page 9, line 16, at end insert—'(2A) In relation to market power determinations under sections 75 to 79 or for a review under section 80, OFCOM shall not set a standard for completing such a determination in excess of six months, or a standard for a review in excess of four months.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 33 Clause 8, page 9, line 23, leave out 'have regard to' and insert 'comply with'.
Mr John Whittingdale 58 Clause 8, page 9, line 23, leave out from 'have' to end of line and insert 'due regard to the statement for the time being in force under this section with a view to compliance with the standards contained in it unless exceptional circumstances prevent this'.
Mr John Whittingdale 59 Clause 8, page 9, line 23, at end insert—'(4A) It shall also be the duty of OFCOM to publish each year, as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the previous year, a report of their performance during that year in relation to the promptness standards described in the statement under subsection (1).'.
Mr John Whittingdale 60 Clause 8, page 9, line 24, after 'Where', insert ', following a review under subsection (1),'.
Mr John Whittingdale 34 Clause 10, page 10, line 30, at end insert 'and'.
Nick Harvey 158 Clause 10, page 10, line 34, leave out second 'and'.
Mr John Whittingdale 35 Clause 10, page 10, line 34, leave out from 'put' to end of line 37.
Mr John Whittingdale 140 Clause 10, page 10, line 37, at end insert—
Nick Harvey 159 Clause 10, page 10, line 37, at end insert 'and
Mr Andrew Lansley 7 Clause 11, page 11, line 8, after 'OFCOM', insert—
Mr Andrew Lansley 9 Clause 11, page 11, line 11, after 'chairman', insert 'and deputy chairman'.
Mr Andrew Lansley 171 Clause 11, page 11, line 11, leave out 'a non-executive member' and insert 'non-executive members'.
Mr Andrew Lansley 172 Clause 11, page 11, line 12, leave out 'is not' and insert 'neither is'.
Mr Simon Thomas 177 Clause 11, page 11, line 20, at end insert—'(4A) In making such appointments with respect to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, OFCOM must consult with the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales and the Northern Ireland Assembly as appropriate.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 148 Clause 12, page 12, line 23, at end insert—'(1A) At any such time that a function has been conferred on the Board that function shall not also be exercised by OFCOM.'.
Mr Andrew Lansley 13 Clause 12, page 12, line 26, at end insert—
Mr John Whittingdale 36 Clause 12, page 12, line 28, leave out 'broadcast or otherwise transmitted' and insert 'transmitted, whether broadcast or otherwise'.
Mr John Whittingdale 61 Clause 12, page 12, line 38, at end insert—'(3A) The Content Board's functions should have sufficient regard to persons who are likely to be affected and should be limited so as not to have a major negative impact on business competitiveness.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 141 Clause 12, page 13, line 6, at end insert—'(6A) In particular, OFCOM shall give consideration to the advisability of authorising the Content Board to establish a committee or panel to advise on the interests of people with disabilities or special needs resulting from age or personal circumstances.'.
Mr Simon Thomas 178 Clause 12, page 13, line 12, at end add—'(7) It shall be the duty of OFCOM to ensure the establishment of advisory content committees for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.'.
Nick Harvey 156 Clause 13, page 13, line 25, at end insert 'with particular regard for variations in consumer experiences as a result of disability, age or personal circumstances.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 142 Clause 13, page 13, line 36, at end insert—
Mr John Whittingdale 37 Clause 13, page 13, line 43, leave out 'broadcast or otherwise published' and insert 'transmitted, whether broadcast or otherwise'.
Mr John Whittingdale 38 Clause 13, page 13, line 44, leave out from 'network' to end of line 47.
Mr John Whittingdale 39 Clause 15, page 15, line 31, leave out from 'and' to end of line 32 and insert 'consumers and small business consumers in relation to such of the following matters as are relevant to either of those classes of consumers—'.
Mr Simon Thomas 179 Clause 15, page 15, line 32, leave out from 'to' to the end of line 27 on page 16 and insert 'any aspect of OFCOM's duties and the operational effectiveness of OFCOM in respect of delivering those duties to further the interests of consumers and citizens.'.
Brian White 198 Clause 15, page 15, line 41, leave out 'financial and other'.
Mr John Whittingdale 40 Clause 15, page 15, line 41, leave out 'such services or facilities' and insert 'the services or facilities mentioned in subsection (4)'.
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