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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Friday, 23 June 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 June 2017 (named day). It was answered by Matt Hancock (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 June 2017 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


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Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what representations she has received on the BBC's mandatory sign-in policy for its online services; and what discussions she has had with Ofcom and the BBC on that policy.

Answer

Requiring users to sign-in to BBC online services was a decision taken by the BBC. The BBC is operationally and editorially independent from government, and the government has had no formal engagement with the BBC or Ofcom on this issue.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
889
Session
2017-19
Subjects
BBC Streaming
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk