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Proceeding contribution from Lord Gordon of Strathblane (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 3 March 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Digital Economy Bill [HL].

Digital Economy Bill [HL]

My Lords, I fully understand where the noble Lord is coming from and I see a lot of problems with intervening in one section of the market and not others. I can see local newspapers saying, "If there is Ofcom money going for regional television why not for local radio or newspapers?". I see the problems, but on the other hand the noble Lord has to reflect on the fact that ITV has more or less said in terms that it cannot continue to provide regional news. Is he suggesting that we simply take away the licences and give them to someone else whom he feels will be able to provide regional news in the modern marketplace, or do we acquiesce in regional news on television being carried only by the BBC? There are real problems. This is not a perfect solution, but it is the least bad one.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
717 c1512 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Access Children Codes of practice Consumers Appeals Broadcasting Costs Computer networks Copyright Digital broadcasting Channel Four Television Channel Four Communication Digital technology ICT EU law Film Internet Educational institutions Journalism National security Motor vehicles Protection Pornography Public service broadcasting Ofcom Music Radio Local broadcasting Registration Standards Universities Technology Channel Three Subscriptions Internet service providers Television licences
Legislation
Digital Economy Bill (HL) 2009-10
Link
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