UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0437
Broadcasting (Public Service Content) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill sets out rules for what kinds of programmes TV and radio stations must produce and show to the public, focusing on educational and informative content rather than just entertainment. It aims to make sure that even in a changing media world, broadcasters continue to provide news, documentaries, and other programmes that help inform and educate the public.
Presented by Mr Christopher Chope.
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Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote323 MPs
16% Ayes · 5384% Noes · 270
The democratic gap
84% , a wide gap
Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading26 Jan 2009
- 2nd reading12 Jun 2009