HL Deb 22 March 2000 vol 611 c28WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are satisfied that the freedom of the press is being properly and adequately maintained. [HL1393]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The combination of the force of law and the work of the Press Complaints Commission provides good safeguards against attacks on the freedom of the press.