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Article: Ofcom publishes guidance on media mergers public interest test.
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- May 7, 2004
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M2 PRESSWIRE-7 May 2004-Ofcom: Ofcom publishes guidance on media mergers public interest test(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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Ofcom has published the final version of its guidance on the public interest test to be applied in the event of an Intervention Notice from the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry seeking Ofcom's advice on a media merger.
Section 375-389 of the Communications Act 2003 requires Ofcom to advise on matters of public interest arising from the merger of broadcast media companies or newspapers should the Secretary of State issue an Intervention Notice.
Ofcom's advisory role on the public ...