Media Bill

Debate between Lucy Frazer and Matthew Offord

2nd reading
Tuesday 21st November 2023 Commons Chamber

[Lucy Frazer]

I am always happy to discuss matters with my right hon. and learned Friend. This provision will help to protect radio more broadly through the smart speaker provision and there are other measures on protecting. The Government understand the issue of online local news, which is very important, and Ofcom has concluded proposals in relation to its role, but there are always matters we can look at further.

[Dr Matthew Offord (Hendon) (Con)]

What is contained in this Bill to address the concern that, in the digital age, the BBC licence fee is simply unsustainable?