§ The Earl of Northeskasked Her Majesty's Government:
What plans, if any, they have for legislation on broadcasting and telecommunications convergence. [HL718]
§ The Minister for Science, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Sainsbury of Turville)My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry announced on 3 February that he and my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport propose to publish a White Paper later this year setting out the Government's proposals for reform of communications legislation. This will include proposals for changing both the Telecommunications and Broadcasting Acts as a basis for legislation when parliamentary time allows.