British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill

Key Points

• Privatisation of the BBC and related 'connected purposes'.
• Establishes the legal framework for sale or transfer to private ownership.
• Provisions may cover the sale process, regulatory oversight and transition arrangements.
• Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope; originates in the Commons.
• Policy area listed as Transport; the Bill is the sole official document (1 Bill).

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons, indicating early parliamentary consideration; it has not yet progressed to Committee or Report stages.