Vaizey urges satellite platforms to end fees for public service broadcasters
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Speaking at the , Communications Minister called on satellite platforms to end the fees they charge public service broadcasters for carrying their channels.
皇冠体育app BBC and other public service broadcasters currently pay millions of pounds a year to be shown by satellite platforms, while cable networks carry these channels without payment.
No rush to regulate
Mr Vaizey said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e not going to rush into a regulatory solution because I believe there鈥檚 no reason the market should not be able to work out a fair, equitable solution.
鈥淏ut if the industry cannot find a way to stop imposing this cost on Licence Fee payers and public service broadcasters, we will look at our options for intervention.鈥�
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Vaizey聽also talked about the broad approach the Government would be taking in the forthcoming white paper.
皇冠体育app White Paper will focus on three key areas - connectivity and infrastructure, content and consumers.聽 皇冠体育app regulation of the press following the publication of is being taken forward separately.
Mr Vaizey said: 鈥淧eople have told us that, for the most part, our regulatory framework is working. 皇冠体育app way forward is evolution rather than revolution.
鈥淲e need a regime that is responsive and flexible enough to regulate a fast paced environment. We need these industries to continue to innovate, to show leadership and to take responsibility.
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