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Media Bill - Clause 1 - Reports on the fulfilment of the public service remit
23 May 2024
Lead MP
Julia Lopez
Debate Type
Bill Debate
Tags
Culture, Media & Sport
Other Contributors: 3
At a Glance
Julia Lopez raised concerns about media bill - clause 1 - reports on the fulfilment of the public service remit in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key Requests to Government:
Lords amendment 1 agreed to; Lords amendments 2 to 25 agreed to
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The amendment reinstates the fundamental Reithian principles of public service broadcasting and includes an explicit reference to children’s educational programmes. The Media Bill ensures that viewers can continue to access public service television and radio content as technology evolves, while also repealing section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013 to protect press freedom.
Nigel Evans
Con
Chorley
Acknowledges Julia Lopez's confirmation that nothing in the Lords amendments engages Commons financial privilege.
Barnsley South
Supports reinstating Reithian principles and including educational programming for children. Acknowledges the importance of public service broadcasters, local media outlets, and their role in democracy.
Kirsty Blackman
SNP
Aberdeen North
Supports changes to include educational content but expresses concerns about regional quotas, gaming consoles exclusions, listed events, and the removal of section 40 without proper replacement.
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