Channel 4: Funding and Governance

Lord McColl of Dulwich Excerpts
Thursday 1st July 2021

(2 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran (Con)
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The noble Lord will be aware that I have often quoted both my right honourable friend the Secretary of State and the Minister for Media and Data, who have both been absolutely clear about wanting to see a thriving PSB sector, which is particularly important in a time of misinformation and disinformation.

Lord McColl of Dulwich Portrait Lord McColl of Dulwich (Con) [V]
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My Lords, what means are open to the public and the authorities to encourage Channel 4 to report the news in an accurate and unbiased way and thereby triumph over the present, frequently prejudiced environment of the media?

Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran (Con)
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If my noble friend or any members of the public have concerns about the accuracy of any broadcaster, including Channel 4, they can send those concerns to Ofcom.