Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 42426

Broadcasting: Competition

Tabled: 31 March 2025
Answered: 8 April 2025

Question

Mark Pritchard

ConservativeThe Wrekin

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

Stephanie Peacock
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...

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