Debates between Lord Bassam of Brighton and Lord Grade of Yarmouth during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Lord Bassam of Brighton and Lord Grade of Yarmouth
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Wednesday 22nd May 2024

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Lord Grade of Yarmouth Portrait Lord Grade of Yarmouth (Non-Afl)
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I do not wish to comment in any way, shape or form on the value or otherwise of any amendment to the Bill; I will just correct a statement. There is one code on due impartiality; the only difference between news and current affairs is that politicians are prohibited from being newscasters, if I can put it that way. The requirements for due impartiality are the same for news as for current affairs. The key word is “due”.

Lord Bassam of Brighton Portrait Lord Bassam of Brighton (Lab)
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Perhaps the Minister can help here. I am wondering what a newscaster is, having heard what the noble Lord, Lord Grade, said.

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Debate between Lord Bassam of Brighton and Lord Grade of Yarmouth
Wednesday 17th January 2024

(10 months, 1 week ago)

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