Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 190400
Broadcasting Programmes
Tabled: 20 June 2023
Answered: 26 June 2023
Named DayQuestion
Stephanie Peacock
Labour — Barnsley 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 WhittingdaleMinisters 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.