Written questions

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...