Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 190400

Broadcasting Programmes

Tabled: 20 June 2023
Answered: 26 June 2023
Named Day

Question

Stephanie Peacock

LabourBarnsley South

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with Ofcom on the definition of a news programme.

Answer

Sir John Whittingdale
Ministers and officials have regular discussions with Ofcom on a range of issues. The Secretary of State has not had discussions with Ofcom on the definition of a news programme.