Tory-Lib Dem coalition reveals proposals for media and technology

Culture, Olympics, media and sport • We will maintain the independence of the BBC, and give the National Audit Office full access to the BBC's accounts to ensure transparency • We will introduce measures to ensure the rapid roll-out of superfast broadband access across the country. We will ensure that BT and other infrastructure providers allow the use of their assets to introduce superfast broadband in remote areas at the same time as in more populated areas. If necessary, we will consider using part of the TV licence fee that is supporting digital switchover to fund broadband in areas that the market alone will not reach Communities and local government • We will impose tougher rules to stop unfair competition by local authority newspapers • We will enable partnerships between local newspapers, radio and TV stations to promote a strong and diverse local media industry Civil liberties • We will extend the scope of the Freedom of Information Act to provide greater transparency • We will review libel laws to protect freedom of speech • We will end the storage of internet and email records without good reason Families and children • We will crack down on irresponsible advertising and marketing, especially to children. We will also take steps to tackle the commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood