Debates between Lord Foster of Bath and Lord Fowler during the 2019 Parliament

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Television Licence Evasion

Debate between Lord Foster of Bath and Lord Fowler
Tuesday 26th January 2021

(3 years, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Fowler Portrait The Lord Speaker (Lord Fowler)
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I call the noble and learned Lord, Lord Morris of Aberavon. Lord Morris? No, he is not here. I call the noble Lord, Lord Foster of Bath.

Lord Foster of Bath Portrait Lord Foster of Bath (LD) [V]
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My Lords, over the last few months the Rupert Murdoch-owned radio station talkRADIO has been using its broadcasting licence to wage war against the BBC licence fee and its collection. Last week saw a particularly egregious example, which was blatant and inaccurate propaganda, designed to pursue commercial self-interest. Does the Minister agree that if it is to maintain its reputation as the guardian of impartiality and accuracy in broadcasting, Ofcom should investigate and act?

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