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Local Press |
| Question ID: |
1812448 |
| UIN: |
HL8395 |
| House: |
Lords |
| Date tabled: |
2025-06-12 |
| Asking Member ID: |
4282 |
| Asking Member display name: |
Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
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Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
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| Member interest: |
false |
| Question text: |
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the strength of local print media; and what plans they have, if any, to offer financial or other assistance to that sector. |
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false |
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| Date answered: |
2025-06-26 |
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false |
| Is correcting answer: |
false |
| Answering Member ID: |
4966 |
| Answering Member display name: |
Baroness Twycross
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| Answering Member Twitter reference: |
Baroness Twycross
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| Answer text: |
Sustainability of local journalism, in print as well as online, is an area of particular concern for this Government. We are developing a Local Media Strategy, in recognition of the importance of this vital sector. Our vision is a thriving local media tha... |
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| Answering body ID: |
217 |
| Answering body name: |
Department for Culture, Media and Sport |
| Tweeted: |
true |