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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2977

Channel 4 (Privatisation) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would allow the government to sell Channel 4 from public ownership to a private company. Currently, Channel 4 is owned by the state and funded by advertising; privatisation would transfer ownership to a private buyer who would control its future direction and spending.

Presented by Sir Christopher Chope.
HybridLords1st reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading21 Jun 2021
  • 2nd reading