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Written question asked by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Monday, 25 April 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 April 2022. It was answered by Julia Lopez (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 April 2022 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Channel Four Television: Privatisation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether a full impact assessment was carried out before the decision was made to privatise Channel 4.

Answer

The Government consulted extensively on a change of ownership of Channel 4, and the views and evidence gathered from a wide range of stakeholders has informed the government’s assessment of any potential impact of a change of ownership.

The Government will publish a sale impact analysis shortly. It will also publish its response to the consultation. This will include a summary of the responses received.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
159040
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Channel Four Television Privatisation Impact assessments
Link
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