§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has for further regulation of sex and violence on television. [139471]
§ Janet AndersonUnder the United Kingdom's arrangements for broadcasting, it is the responsibility of the broadcasting regulators and broadcasters to set and enforce standards. In doing so, they maintain guidelines for programme makers on the standards to be observed. This guidance draws on research into public attitudes and includes advice on the portrayal of sex and violence in programmes. The future of the regulation of electronic communications, including broadcasting, is being considered in a White Paper to be published later this year.