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The Queen’s speech to Parliament on 17th November 2002 revealed the Government’s Communications Bill, which, in turn, was introduced to the House of Commons on Tuesday 19th November 2002. The Bill consisted of six parts -
Part 1 - Functions of OFCOM
Part 2 - Networks, Services and the Radio Spectrum
Part 3 - Television and Radio Services
Part 4 - Licensing of TV Reception
Part 5 - Competition in Communications Markets
Part 6 - Miscellaneous and Supplemental
Given that four of these topics directly affect radio, it is only fair to say that the Communications Bill had a large, if not the most significant influence on radio as a medium than any other public source of information. It is perhaps because of this that I will solely concentrate on radio, proposing an outline of the Bill affecting it, and any criticisms, or indeed approval of it thereof.
"Legislation will be brought forward to reform the broadcasting and telecommunications industry by promoting competition and investment and giving powers to the Office of Communications," said the Queen in her traditional address at the state opening of parliament.
So basically, laws to relax the rules on media ownership will be pushed through by the government despite concerns and controversial plans to allow companies from outside Europe to buy UK terrestrial television and - more significantly with regard to this essay - radio stations, will "promote competition and investment.
Approximate Word count = 939
Approximate Pages = 3.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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