Commentary on Sections Part 3: Television and Radio Services Chapter 4: Regulatory Provisions Section 306: Power to modify targets in s. 303
650.The Secretary of State, following consultation with OFCOM, may by order increase the target percentages set out in subsection (4) of section 303, or substitute a different anniversary, where it appears that the obligation set out in that subsection has been or is likely to be fulfilled before the specified anniversary. She may also substitute a later anniversary for the one specified in subsection (5) or substitute a higher percentage.