Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 12687

Television Channels: Political Impartiality and Sanctions

Tabled: 5 November 2024

Answered: 11 November 2024

Named Day

Question

Mr Gregory Campbell

Democratic Unionist Party — East Londonderry

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with Ofcom on (a) allegations that Channel One Russia Worldwide has breached the conditions of its TLCS licence and (b) the imposition of statutory sanctions on GB Ne

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

The Secretary of State has had no discussions with Ofcom regarding Channel One Russia Worldwide or the imposition of statutory sanctions on GB News.Ofcom is the UK’s regulator for broadcasting and by law carries out its duties independently of the Governm...

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