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Andy Carter Excerpts
Thursday 20th October 2022

(1 year, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Julia Lopez Portrait Julia Lopez
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I confess that, as the Minister for the creative industries, I share some of the hon. Lady’s concerns. I will be meeting my ministerial counterpart who has the Intellectual Property Office in his portfolio to look at this matter, because I appreciate some of the issues the hon. Lady raises.

Andy Carter Portrait Andy Carter (Warrington South) (Con)
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What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that UK radio listeners are able to find British broadcasters, including the BBC and commercial radio, in a world where access through smart speakers is controlled by global tech companies?

Michelle Donelan Portrait Michelle Donelan
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The media Bill was announced in the Queen’s Speech in May 2022 and the Government will introduce it when parliamentary time allows. We have been looking at including radio.