Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 22 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 November 2005. It was answered by James Purnell (Labour) on Monday, 28 November 2005 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Television Access Services (Ofcom Code)
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on the use of sanctions by Ofcom on broadcasters which do not meet their targets under the Ofcom Code on Television Access Services; and what discussions she has had with the chief executive of Ofcom on such sanctions.
- Answer
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Ofcom has powers to impose sanctions if it believes that a broadcaster has breached licence obligations, including those relating to compliance with the Code on Television Access Services. Compliance with licence requirements is a statutory obligation.My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has had no recent discussions with the chief executive of Ofcom on the use of such sanctions.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 440 c91W;440 c91W; 31962
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Codes of practice Broadcasting programmes Disability aids Finance Television
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