Motion text
That this House recognises the important role of commercial radio as a trusted source of news, information and entertainment for a diverse range of audiences across the UK; understands that radio now operates in a highly competitive digital audio market that includes streaming services which threaten the future viability of UK radio; appreciates the recognition by MPs, Government and Ofcom that radio needs to be able to adapt to compete effectively in a digital age; welcomes the revised localness guidelines published by Ofcom following widespread consultation with parliamentarians and the public; further understands that the guidelines explicitly protect the provision of local news and information provided by local journalists, so that this remains a key element of local commercial radio output; further welcomes the fact that this commitment to local news will be backed up by regulation and continue to be enforced by Ofcom; and believes that these changes will help to protect a crucial element of local commercial radio output while enabling it to invest further in the best possible range of services for audiences.
Signatures (33)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
McCabe, Steve
Labour
Signed on
2 July 2019
Hardy, Emma
Labour
Signed on
2 July 2019
Wishart, Pete
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 July 2019
Vaizey, Mr Edward
Conservative
Signed on
2 July 2019
Rosindell, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on
2 July 2019
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 July 2019
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 July 2019
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
3 July 2019
Farrelly, Paul
Labour
Signed on
3 July 2019
Sobel, Alex
Labour
Signed on
3 July 2019
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
4 July 2019
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 July 2019
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 July 2019
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
10 July 2019
Hermon, Lady
Independent
Signed on
10 July 2019
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
11 July 2019
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
11 July 2019
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on
11 July 2019
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 July 2019
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
2 July 2019
Turley, Anna
Labour
Signed on
18 July 2019
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 July 2019
Mann, Scott
Conservative
Signed on
24 July 2019
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 July 2019
Crausby, Sir David
Labour
Signed on
24 July 2019
Cable, Sir Vince
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
1 August 2019
Vaz, Keith
Labour
Signed on
4 September 2019
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 September 2019
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
3 July 2019
These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.
Amendments (1)
After a motion has been tabled, other Members can table amendments to it. Amendments to this motion are shown below.
SUPPORTING NEWS ON LOCAL COMMERCIAL RADIO (Amendment 1)
Line 5, delete from "age;" to end and insert " is concerned that the revised localness guidelines published by Ofcom will allow less local content and the creation of a backdoor national radio stations at the expense of local radio; understands that the guidelines are meant to protect the provision of local news and information provided by local journalists, but in allowing non-locally based news broadcast, removing weekend content requirements, content will be reduced; welcomes the fact that this commitment to local news will be backed up by regulation and will continue to be enforced by Ofcom; and believes that these changes should be restricted, and that new national and regional radio stations should be permitted to be introduced and local radio stations should be restricted to greater local content."
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signatures
EDM 2571A1: tabled on 3 September 2019