Communications Act 2003 (Maximum Penalty for Persistent Misuse of Network or Service) Order 2006

Indeed, that is entirely appropriate. But Ofcom is active in this area and, although fines have not been levied to date, the process of engaging with these entities has caused some of them to cease this activity. Cleary, the problem has not been cured; it is still extensive, and that is why these extra powers are needed. The subject of telephone helplines was raised. I understand that the question was: what happens if there are nuisance calls through those helplines and is a fine of £50,000 appropriate? Ofcom’s sanctions obviously have to be viewed on a case-by-case basis, and the £50,000 is a maximum penalty, but I think that it should be able to deal with these issues within the range of penalties that it has.