Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 11:06 am on 4 December 2025.
Lord Carlile of Berriew
Chair, Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee, Chair, Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee
11:06,
4 December 2025
On the Radio 4 “Today” programme this morning, ofcom admitted that none of the three fines levied so far has been paid. Is it not right that Ofcom should be encouraged to take much stronger enforcement action against those who do not pay by making it clear that within a very short time, they will lose their right to appear on any screen in the United Kingdom unless their enforcement is fit for purpose?
Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.
Ofcom Web Site http://www.ofcom.org.uk
