Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Truscott (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 November 2006.
Television: Sky and ITV
- Question
- Whether they will consult the Office of Fair Trading or Ofcom on whether the recent stake taken by Sky Television in ITV is compatible with the competition provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 or the public interest provisions of the Communications Act 2003.
- Answer
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My Lords, it is for the Office of Fair Trading to consider whether to conduct an investigation into the competition effects of this transaction. My department is in contact with both the OFT and Ofcom about the matter and will keep under review questions relating to the potential use of the Secretary of State’s powers under the Enterprise Act 2002 to require a public interest investigation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 687 c650
- Session
- 2006-07
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Procedure
- Topical questions (HL)
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Competition Sky Public interest Office of Fair Trading Ofcom Sales Shares Unfair practices ITV Network Television companies
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