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Broadcasting (Public Service Content) Bill

A Bill to define public service content for the purposes of public service broadcasting.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

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This bill aims to define what counts as 'public service content' for public service broadcasting. By giving a clear definition, it would determine which programmes meet PSB obligations. It was introduced in the House of Commons and, according to the record, is at the second reading stage in the Commons.

Key Points

Defines 'public service content' for the purposes of public service broadcasting.
Aims to clarify which programmes count toward PSB obligations.
Sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope and originates in the Commons.
First reading in July 2010 and second reading in April 2011; no further progress shown in this record.
Policy area listed as Transport in official records (unusual for a broadcasting bill).

Progress

The bill began with a first reading in July 2010 and a second reading in April 2011 in the Commons. There is no recorded progress beyond the second reading in this data.

Who is affected?

Public service broadcasters (e.g., BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Channel 5)Staff and employees of public service broadcastersViewers and listeners who rely on PSB contentBroadcasting regulators and policymakersOther broadcasters involved in PSB content

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Jul 2010

2nd readingCommons

1 Apr 2011

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Broadcasting (Public Service Content)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 27 2010-11 (as introduced)

BillCommons

30 Mar 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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