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3rd Report - The rights of older people
Women and Equalities Committee
HC 414
Published 19 February 2025
Recommendations
2
Accepted in Part
Require Ofcom to prioritise age diversity in broadcasting workforce EDI strategies and reports.
Recommendation
We welcome Ofcom’s prioritisation of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and its annual report on EDI in the broadcasting workforce. We note, however, that, despite glaring underrepresentation of older people in radio and television, this is not currently a priority …
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Government Response Summary
Ofcom agrees with the need for robust analysis on a range of EDI characteristics, which they have been doing since 2017, including collecting age data from broadcasters. However, their legal duties in relation to equality of opportunity are limited to sex, race, and disability, so they collect other information voluntarily.
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Accepted in Part
Require government to ensure and promote social tariffs for older people, strengthening regulation.
Recommendation
Social broadband and mobile phone tariffs can allow eligible low-income households to make significant savings on their bills, yet few eligible older people are aware of them. The Government should work with groups representing older people and broadband and mobile …
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Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation to work with partners to promote awareness of social tariffs, referencing its Digital Inclusion Action Plan. However, it currently has no plans to strengthen regulatory regimes for mandated social tariffs but will monitor the market.
Government Equalities Office
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