Currently there are six separate Acts directly relating to
various aspects of regulating the use of radio spectrum. A
consolidated Act, says the DTI, would combine these under a single
piece of primary legislation, greatly improving clarification,
reference and use.
The proposed consolidation measure is restricted to reproducing
the effect of the existing legislation, including parts of last
year's Communications Act. There will be no policy changes to the
way in which radio spectrum is managed.
The consultation seeks views from all interested parties and the
final date for responses is 28th October 2004.
