Broadcasting: Competition
Commons · Question 42426 · Tabled 31 Mar 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Question
Asked by Mark Pritchard
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will hold discussions with Ofcom on encouraging competition in broadcast news media.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 8 Apr 2025
The Department regularly engages with Ofcom on a range of issues including the importance of a competitive and diverse broadcasting sector. Ofcom has a statutory duty under the Communication Act 2003 to secure and maintain a sufficient plurality of provid...