[CMA TV] Inquiry into public service content

[Michelle McGuire]

Inquiry into public service content
Rob Shepherd
10:00am


The culture, media and sport select committee has announced a major  
new inquiry into public service media content.

In early 2007, the committee will look at a range of issues facing  
public service television, including the implications facing the UK  
once it switches over to digital television.

The inquiry will also look at the viability of existing funding  
models for ITV, Channel 4 and Five and the case for public funding of  
broadcasters in addition to the BBC.

Media regulator Ofcom's proposal for a "public service  
publisher" (PSP), funded by the public, will also be discussed, as  
will "the case for provision of public service material on new media".

The future of children's television and news will also be on the agenda.

The select committee is inviting interested parties to make  
submissions by 18 January 2007.

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Source: Broadcast Now - http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/ 
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Michelle McGuire
Editor, Airflash Magazine
Communications Officer
http://www.commedia.org.uk

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