Source · Select Committees · Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 2
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Paragraph: 14
Amend proposed power to regulate localness requirements to require Ofcom consultation.
Recommendation
DCMS says that its intention is to use the power to make regulations regarding digital radio stations’ localness requirements only in consultation with Ofcom and other stakeholders. We cannot envisage a scenario in which it would be necessary for the Secretary of State to exercise her power without consultation. We also believe the best legislative practice is for the Government’s intentions to be clear on the face of the Bill. We recommend that the proposed power to make regulations regarding localness requirements is amended to require consultation with Ofcom.
Paragraph Reference:
14
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 17 November 2023. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗