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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alex Green

New Ofcom chair Lord Grade may need support tackling social media, MPs conclude

PA Wire

Incoming Ofcom chairman Lord Michael Grade will bring “considerable experience and knowledge of the media sector” but may need support when tackling social media and online safety, according to MPs.

The Conservative peer and media executive, 79, appeared before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Thursday for pre-appointment scrutiny, after the Government announced him as its preferred candidate to lead the media watchdog.

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