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Written question asked by Rupert Lowe (Restore Britain) on Friday, 10 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Public Service Broadcasting: Streaming

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Green Paper entitled Watch this space, published on 23 June 2026, which organisations, platforms and stakeholders her Department consulted in developing proposals on the prominence of public service media content on third-party platforms.

Answer

The Media Green Paper, Watch this Space, sets out how we will ensure Public Service Media content is prominent where audiences are watching TV, including on third party platforms. The Government's preference remains for industry-led, voluntary agreements to achieve increased prominence in a sustainable and robust way that benefits all parties.

The Department has held a series of roundtables with the public service media providers and video sharing platforms to encourage industry led voluntary partnerships ensuring public service media content is made prominent and on fair terms. The Green Paper sets out that prominence should be outcomes-based, giving platforms the flexibility to deliver the objectives in a way that works for their platform, whether through recommendation algorithms or other means.

Before determining whether legislation is required, we intend to allow more time for voluntary agreements to be developed and to collect more evidence on their effectiveness. The consultation will allow us to collect evidence on the costs and benefits of any intervention.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17868
Session
2026-27
Related items
Watch this Space: A new strategic direction for UK media
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Public consultation Public service broadcasting Streaming
Link
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