Part 9: Secretary of State’s functions in relation to regulated services Guidance Section 176: Secretary of State’s guidance
This section enables the Secretary of State to give guidance to OFCOM relating to OFCOM’s exercise of their statutory powers and functions under the Act. The guidance will provide clarity to OFCOM and others about how the Secretary of State expects OFCOM to carry out their statutory functions.
	Subsections (3) to (7) detail the requirements for producing guidance issued under this section.
	OFCOM must have regard to the guidance when exercising any functions to which the guidance relates or when considering whether or not to exercise such functions.