Press Gazette: MPs want ITV to spell it out over regional news
April 18th, 2008Posted by Oliver Luft in Editors' pick, Journalism
In the wake of last week’s Ofcom report which suggested ITV could end its public service commitment , MPs have asked the broadcaster for clarification on its plans for regional news.
Chair of the culture committee, John Whittingdale, Conservative MP called for greater public funding to ensure future public service material broadcast on commercial TV remained the most viable option.
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