We issued a consultation document as part of our current NWA review in February 2009. In the consultation, we explained our view that our current approach to sanctions relating to network programming on the regional Channel 3 services needed to be refreshed and described the approach that we intended to apply in future. We also considered whether that would have an impact on the arrangements for network programme compliance. Finally, we examined the arrangements under which ITV Network acquires new media rights on behalf of the licensees collectively.
This statement describes and assesses the responses which we received to our consultation document. It also outlines the conclusions which we have reached and, in some cases, the modifications which we are requiring to the NWA.