Baroness Twycross (Lab)

I will add that point to the list of questions I send to Ofcom, and as I said, I shall share the response I get from Ofcom with noble Lords. The other point that the noble Lord, Lord Storey, raised was on current media developments around ITV and the current situation regarding the potential purchasing of ITV Media & Entertainment by Sky. I am afraid that, as he is probably aware, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on any live discussions regarding a potential media merger, but we want to make sure that our public service broadcasters continue to thrive and compete. These statutory instruments are important to ensure that our PSBs remain fit for the modern technological and digital age and so that they can continue to deliver for audiences. The commencement of the modernised PSB framework on 1 January next year will be an important milestone in the implementation of the Media Act, and demonstrates the Government’s continued commitment to ensuring that the regulatory framework that our PSBs operate in keeps pace with changes in the media landscape. In conclusion, this debate has offered a great opportunity to discuss the value of our PSBs and the vital content they provide for UK audiences. We want to ensure that our PSBs can continue to thrive and compete with global competitors as viewing shifts online, and ultimately so that they can continue to do what they do best. As I said earlier. implementation of the Media Act and introducing the updates to PSB quota systems via these regulations is an important component of that work. Once again, I thank all noble Lords who contributed, and I beg to move.