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(1)In section 36 of the [1990 c. 42.] Broadcasting Act 1990 (independent television services: party political broadcasts), after subsection (4) there shall be inserted-
"(5)Before making any rules for the purposes of this section the Commission shall have regard to any views expressed by the Electoral Commission."
(2)In section 107 of that Act (independent sound broadcasting services: party political broadcasts), after subsection (3) there shall be inserted-
"(4)Before making any rules for the purposes of this section the Authority shall have regard to any views expressed by the Electoral Commission."
(3)The British Broadcasting Corporation and Sianel Pedwar Cymru shall each, in determining its policy with respect to party political broadcasts, have regard to any views expressed by the Electoral Commission for the purposes of this subsection.