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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor John Whittingdale (Conservative), on Monday, 7 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 132 members in total.

FAITH GROUPS AND THE COMMUNICATIONS BILL

That this House welcomes the amendment to the Communications Bill passed in the House of Lords, which completely removes the present disqualification of religious organisations from holding various types of broadcasting licences; believes that the current ban is arbitrary and discriminatory towards faith groups throughout the country and that the existing regime provides adequate safeguards to ensure licences are only awarded to suitable applicants; and calls on the Government to support the Bill as amended.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

FAITH GROUPS AND THE COMMUNICATIONS BILL (1535A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Lord Lansley (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Tuesday, 8 July 2003. It has been signed by 7 members in total.
leave out from 'country' to 'applicant' in line 6 and insert, 'further believes that the proposed regime, incorporating a media plurality public interest test for media mergers, would provide adequate safeguards to ensure broadcast licences are only available to suitable applicants;'

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1535 
1535A1 
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Broadcasting Religion Regulation Television
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk