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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Implementation of the Media Act 2024: publication of draft regulations to update the public service broadcasting system

06 May 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Proposed by Stephanie Peacock Lab Barnsley South

Culture, Media & Sport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Secretary of State is publishing draft statutory instruments for consultation to update the UK's public service broadcasting system.
  • The draft regulations aim to modernise quotas and update defined terms under the Media Act 2024.
  • Further amendments and approval in both Houses are required after the consultation period.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the publication of draft regulations to implement updates to the UK's public service broadcasting system under the Media Act 2024.

Action requested

The Secretary of State is publishing two draft statutory instruments for consultation and further amendment before laying them, requiring debate and approval in both Houses. The draft regulations aim to modernise quotas and update defined terms.

Key facts

  • Part 1 of the Media Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024.
  • Secondary legislation will need to be made for technical changes before the remainder can be brought into force.
  • Two draft statutory instruments are being published: Broadcasting (Regional Programme-making) and Broadcasting (Original Productions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, and Broadcasting (Independent Productions) Regulations 2025.
  • The Secretary of State is required to consult Ofcom, the BBC and S4C before making these regulations.
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