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End of an era: outgoing Ofcom Chief to give evidence

17 November 2014

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In a one-off evidence session, the House of Lords Communications Committee will question Ed Richards, the outgoing Chief Executive of Ofcom, on Tuesday 18 November.

Witness

Tuesday 18 November 2014, Committee Room 3, Palace of Westminster

At 4.30 pm

  • Mr Ed Richards, Chief Executive, Ofcom

Background

Mr Richards has been with Ofcom, the independent regulator and competition adjudicator for the UK communications industry, since it was established in 2004, and has been its Chief Executive since 2006. The Committee will use the session to ask Mr Richards what he thinks has been achieved during his time at the helm of Ofcom, and what he thinks are the strategic priorities for the organisation in the future.

Lines of questioning

Issues the Committee are likely to explore with Mr Richards include:

  • Changes in the broadcasting landscape of the UK and the implications of these for media and regulation policy;
  • the role of legislation and policy in a rapidly changing sector;
  • key international developments and the potential impact on the UK Communications sector; and
  • issues faced by consumers, including switching providers and the protection of audiences.

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