Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 2
2
Accepted
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.
Government Response Summary
The government accepted the recommendation and has already amended the Bill to require consultation with Ofcom when making regulations regarding localness requirements.
Paragraph Reference:
14
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation and has amended the Bill accordingly. The Committee correctly points out that this was the Government’s intention in the draft Media Bill, however, accepting this recommendation adds welcome further clarity.