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21.

Clause 20 is an enforcement provision and enables

a person authorized by the Financial Secretary, for the

purpose of determining amounts payable on account of the

royalty referred to in paragraph 21 to require the

production of documents and when produced take a copy

thereof or of any entry therein or remove the document for

further examination. The person so authorized may also

question any director or servant of the company concerned

as regards its business. The clause will also apply as

regards subsidiaries of a licensee.

22. Clause 21 will in effect require copies of the

accounts of a company which is a subsidiary of a licensee

to be sent to the Financial Secretary.

23. Clause 22 confers on the Broadcasting Authority

powers similar to those conferred on the Financial

Secretary by clause 21. They are exercisable where the

Broadcasting Authority is of opinion that this is necessary

for the proper performance of any of its functions.

24. Clause 23 repeals certain provisions of the

principal Ordinance.

25.

This Bill may necessitate an increase in the

staff of the Television and Entertainment Licensing

Authority.

Any additional resource requirement will be

processed in the normal way.