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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord McCabe (Labour), on Tuesday, 2 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 33 members in total.

SUPPORTING NEWS ON LOCAL COMMERCIAL RADIO

That this House recognises the important role of commercial radio as a trusted source of news, information and entertainment for a diverse range of audiences across the UK; understands that radio now operates in a highly competitive digital audio market that includes streaming services which threaten the future viability of UK radio; appreciates the recognition by MPs, Government and Ofcom that radio needs to be able to adapt to compete effectively in a digital age; welcomes the revised localness guidelines published by Ofcom following widespread consultation with parliamentarians and the public; further understands that the guidelines explicitly protect the provision of local news and information provided by local journalists, so that this remains a key element of local commercial radio output; further welcomes the fact that this commitment to local news will be backed up by regulation and continue to be enforced by Ofcom; and believes that these changes will help to protect a crucial element of local commercial radio output while enabling it to invest further in the best possible range of services for audiences.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

SUPPORTING NEWS ON LOCAL COMMERCIAL RADIO (2571A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Lloyd Russell-Moyle (primary, Labour) and tabled on Tuesday, 3 September 2019. It has been signed by 2 members in total.
Line 5, delete from "age;" to end and insert " is concerned that the revised localness guidelines published by Ofcom will allow less local content and the creation of a backdoor national radio stations at the expense of local radio; understands that the guidelines are meant to protect the provision of local news and information provided by local journalists, but in allowing non-locally based news broadcast, removing weekend content requirements, content will be reduced; welcomes the fact that this commitment to local news will be backed up by regulation and will continue to be enforced by Ofcom; and believes that these changes should be restricted, and that new national and regional radio stations should be permitted to be introduced and local radio stations should be restricted to greater local content."

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
2571 
2571A1 
Session
2017-19
Other sponsors
Andrew Rosindell
Pete Wishart
Emma Hardy
Martyn Day
Lord Vaizey of Didcot
Subjects
Radio Local broadcasting
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk