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Asked by Mr Gregory CampbellDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 20 May 2025UIN 52581

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to hold discussions with Ofcom on potential changes to its oversight role of the broadcast media.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

Ofcom is the UK’s regulator for broadcasting and by law carries out its duties independently of the Government.

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