Audiovisual Media Services Directive

Baroness Gardner of Parkes Excerpts

Tuesday 5th July 2011 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Rawlings]

My noble friend Lord Clement-Jones makes a very good point. Our regulations specifically require that the fees be justifiable and proportionate in respect of each provider. We are aware that the regulations will inevitably have a cost, but we look to the regulators to make certain that that cost is minimised.

[Baroness Gardner of Parkes]

ATVOD is a very difficult name that we are all trying to come to terms with, but is it a fact that a number of companies have refused to pay the first full-year contribution?

[Baroness Rawlings]

My noble friend Lady Gardner is absolutely right. Some have not paid, but this is being looked at and is why Ofcom is going to be the backstop to follow these points through.