Mergers
3
Recommendations
100% accepted
Government Response
Accepted (3)
Recommendations in This Theme
recommendation across 1 inquiry
Across 1 inquiry
Tagged Recommendations
3 total
L90
Accepted
Leveson Inquiry
Periodic Plurality Reviews
The Government should consider whether periodic plurality reviews or an extension to the public interest test within the markets regime in competition law is most likely to provide a timely …
- Ofcom publishes annual Media Nations reports which assess the state of UK media markets including news consumption and plurality indicators, providing a form of …
UK Government
L91
Accepted
Leveson Inquiry
Media Merger Referral Consultation
Before making a decision to refer a media merger to the competition authorities on public interest grounds, the Secretary of State should consult relevant parties as to the arguments for …
- The Enterprise Act 2002, sections 42-58, require the Secretary of State to issue an intervention notice when referring a media merger on public interest …
UK Government
L92
Accepted
Leveson Inquiry
Secretary of State Media Merger Decisions
The Secretary of State should remain responsible for public interest decisions in relation to media mergers. The Secretary of State should be required either to accept the advice provided by …
- The Enterprise Act 2002 provides that the Secretary of State retains responsibility for public interest decisions in media mergers, including issuing intervention notices under …
UK Government