This consultation has now ended. The consultation period was 4 November 2009 - 2 February 2010.
The Digital Britain report notes that a way of potentially boosting a sustainable content production base in the Nations involves a change in status for certain production companies.
This consultation document seeks your views on whether the legislative definition of “independent producer” should be amended to extend to production companies that are wholly owned by broadcasters who hold a relevant Channel 3 licence.
Responses are also invited on the draft Parliamentary order intended to give effect to the proposal.
This consultation has now ended. The consultation period was 4 November 2009 - 2 February 2010.
If you have any queries about this consultation please contact:
Media Team,
Department for Culture, Media and Sport,
5th Floor,
2-4 Cockspur Street
London SW1Y 5DH
Related information:
*Addendum
16 November 2009 - The consultation paper was amended to correct an inaccuracy in the original version, regarding eligibility for the BBC’s Window of Creative Competition. This is explained in the footnote on page 7 of the consultation paper.
1 December 2009 - Responses invited on the draft Parliamentary order.
Freedom of information
Please note responses may be published, unless you ask us not do so. In addition under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 all information in responses, including personal information, may be subject to publication or disclosure. If any correspondent requests confidentiality this cannot be guaranteed, and will only be possible if considered appropriate under the legislation.
For enquiries about the consultation (handling) process only please contact DCMS Public Engagement and Recognition Unit (PERU) at the above address or email enquiries@culture.gsi.gov.uk, heading your communication 'Consultation on potential reclassification of production companies owned by Channel 3 licence holders’.
These documents are available online in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.
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