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Ofcom

Commons · Question 59993 · Tabled 16 Jun 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 19 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Gregory Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2025 to Question 52581 on Broadcasting, whether her Department is responsible for initiating changes to OFCOM's oversight role.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 19 Jun 2025

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has overall sponsorship responsibility for Ofcom. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport retains responsibility for broadcasting policy. This includes relevant legislation that sets out Ofcom’s du...