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HANSARDMedia Bill (Sixth sitting)Specifically on this issue, I agree with the points made by the shadow Minister. I think that asking for a report into this issue is the most sensible way forward, rather than…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)There is provision for public service elements of television to be delivered through on-demand services in the Bill. I do not see why people would not understand that there is the…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)I accept the Minister’s reassurances on amendment 51. His comment on the small time delay is helpful and clarifies the intention of the Bill. His clarification to the Committee is…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 45, in clause 48, page 91, line 26, at end insert “, or (b) is a UK on-demand sound service and is provided by the BBC or by a person who holds a licence…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)These amendments would ensure that the regulations were subject to the affirmative procedure when they were first created, and advance consultation on any changes to those…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Sixth sitting)I will take this opportunity to apologise, as I might have said something wrong. I might not have, but I will apologise in case I did. It might not have been a legacy press…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 50, in clause 48, page 93, leave out lines 26 to 28. This amendment would remove the proposed new section 362BH(4), which provides for powers that could in…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)The hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct. It is not just limited to radio, but the BBC has control over iPlayer and can see how many people are viewing it, whereas it has much…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)It is me again, with further amendments on radio. Amendment 50 would remove the powers that could, in future, prohibit or restrict radio stations from levying charges on voice…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)I will be fairly brief. Amendment 45 is about the scope of regulation of the selection services, and about internet radio services, including on-demand and internet-only content…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)I thank the Minister for that. I make it clear that there is not a fine line between the two parties; there is a gaping chasm. However, in relation to the Bill, I think we are…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)We understand that public service broadcasters, whether they are providing that public service on radio or television, should have a commensurate level of prominence. Does the…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Sixth sitting)When I was a councillor back in 2007, there was an article in the local newspaper that said that a fellow councillor and I had requested that Irn Bru be provided in the Members’…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Sixth sitting)Does the hon. Gentleman not understand that the online world is now regulated differently from newspapers as a result of the Online Safety Act? I agree with the Online Safety Act…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Sixth sitting)That is absolutely the case. It is very difficult for people to interact with IPSO in the first place, so a significant number of complaints never even get to IPSO, never mind…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw amendment 41. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 50 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 51 Amendments of broadcasting legislation: UK’s…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Sixth sitting)I appreciate the case being made by the hon. Gentleman and I understand his position. However, on his point, he is sort of blurring the lines between a state regulator and an…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Sixth sitting)It is incredibly difficult to find a way forward. The hon. Gentleman is right that the issue has been left hanging. Perhaps the press never believed that the Government would…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Fifth sitting)On almost every issue we have raised, there have been slight differences between us and the Government, but we are generally happy with the direction in which they are going. I am…12 Dec 2023HANSARDMedia Bill (Sixth sitting)I will speak fairly briefly. Clause 50 is contentious. Members on both sides of the House are concerned about the lack of accountability of the press, particularly the national…12 Dec 2023