I share the hon. Gentleman's concerns. Perhaps I will elaborate on them later, if I catch the eye of the Chair.
On the main areas of concern in the debate so far—videos and some video games—will the hon. Gentleman confirm that under the current arrangements the body responsible for classification and for carrying out any further inquiries is the BBFC, but that it does so under designation by the Secretary of State? The Secretary of State has the power to remove the right of that body to be involved in the process. There is parliamentary involvement.
British Board of Film Classification (Accountability to Parliament and Appeals) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Foster of Bath
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 29 February 2008.
It occurred during Debate on bills on British Board of Film Classification (Accountability to Parliament and Appeals) Bill.
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