§ '.—(1) The Secretary of State shall, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, and thereafter annually, carry out a review of those sporting events listed in accordance with section 91 of this Act.
- (2) The Secretary of State shall publish the results of each review carried out under subsection (1) above in such manner as he considers appropriate.
- (3) The Secretary of State shall make an order specifying those events to be included in the list for the 12 months following each review under subsection (1).
- (4) Subject to subsection (5) below an order under subsection (3) shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
- (5) An order under subsection (3) which has the effect of removing an event from the list may not be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of both Houses of Parliament.'.—[Dr. John Cunningham.]
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Mr. Deputy SpeakerWith this, it will be convenient to discuss the following: New clause 15—Powers of the Secretary of State in relation to the sale of television rights—
'.—(1) If the Secretary of State concludes that the sale of the exclusive rights to televise all or part of any sporting or other event is not in the national interest, he may by order determine that any contract entered into for that purpose shall be void.(2) An order under subsection (I) above may state, for the purposes of any subsequent contract, which part or parts of that event may be the subject of the sale of exclusive rights as mentioned in subsection (1).(3) Before making an order under subsection (1) the Secretary of State shall consult the owner of the rights to televise the event, relevant broadcasting organisations and anyone else as he determines.(4) No order under subsection (1) may be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before and approved by both Houses of Parliament.'.New schedule 1—Listed Events—.—The list of events mentioned in section 91 of this Act is as follows, namely:—