Ofcom: Public Service Broadcasting

Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury Excerpts

Wednesday 12th June 2013 Lords Chamber

[Lord Gardiner of Kimble]

I hope the noble Lord knows my own preferences on the matter of the referendum. Of course, impartiality must be absolutely key to anything we do, whether it is a referendum or general elections. It is part of the essence of public service broadcasting.

[Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury]

My Lords, as we are talking about Ofcom’s duties, what plans do the Government have to act on the recommendations made by Ofcom about plurality in the media in a report published last year at the request of the Secretary of State?