Office of Communications: Chair Debate
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Lord Wigley
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Office of Communications: Chair
Lord Wigley Excerpts(3 years, 8 months ago)
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Baroness Barran (Con)
I am afraid I do not follow my noble friend’s question, so, if I may, I will write to him.
Lord Wigley (PC) [V]
They will need an understanding not only of fast broadband connectivity issues in rural areas, which Covid homeworking has highlighted, and the pressing questions of online security and harm, but of the far-reaching changes in the television sector with the streaming of content by international providers such as Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google. Does the Minister accept that the appointment must be future-proof and not given as a reward for yesterday’s achievements?
Baroness Barran (Con)
The role profile for the chair of Ofcom was discussed, including with the DCMS Select Committee, and updated with exactly the intention the noble Lord suggests.