§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what plans he has to reform cross media ownership rules; and if he will make a statement;[141533]
(2) what plans he has to reform the regulation of independent television; and if he will make a statement;[141534]
(3) what plans he has to reform the role of the Broadcasting Standards Commission; and if he will make a statement. [141532]
§ Mr. Chris SmithThe Government's plans for the future framework for and regulation of broadcasting and telecommunications will be considered in a Communications White Paper, which I expect to be published tomorrow.