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Fifth Report - Broadcasting in Wales
Welsh Affairs Committee
HC 620
Published 27 October 2023
Recommendations
7
Not Addressed
Require Ofcom to examine streaming advertising revenue demands and publish findings by April 2024
Recommendation
We are concerned about streaming companies demanding such a high proportion of advertising revenue in return for hosting PSB programmes on their sites. We call on Ofcom to examine these practices and to publish its findings by April 2024 on …
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Government Response Summary
The government did not address the recommendation to examine advertising revenue practices of streaming companies and whether further regulation is needed for PSBs, instead discussing the Media Bill, sporting events and broadcasting rights.
Wales Office
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Not Addressed
Para 71
Add the Six Nations rugby tournament to Group A of Listed Sporting Events
Recommendation
The broadcasting of sporting events is a matter of considerable public interest. It brings people together for a shared experience, providing a source of pride. The Broadcasting in Wales 43 danger of sports coverage going behind a paywall is that …
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Government Response Summary
The government discusses the existing listed events regime and the role of the Secretary of State in amending the list, but it does not address the committee's specific recommendation to add the Six Nations to Group A.
Wales Office
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