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In order to future-proof the regulator’s regime, the Secretary of State will have the power to amend the areas that discretionary licence conditions may relate to. However, this can be done only if the regulator makes a request in writing to the Secretary of State explaining why an amendment is needed. Before doing this, the regulator must have carried out a consultation. This means that the Secretary of State cannot amend the regulator’s powers to attach discretionary conditions unilaterally, against the wishes of the regulator. This will limit the risk of unwanted, politically motivated scope creep in the future.