Independent Television Commission

Public body responsible for licensing and regulating commercial television services in the UK, including ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5, as well as teletext and a number of cable and satellite services. It is not responsible for licensing S4C, the fourth Welsh channel. Its duties include implementing a code of practice, ensuring adequate quality of services, reporting on complaints, and ensuring competition. It is funded by payments from its licensees; it was paid £315 million in 1995. Members of the Commission are appointed by the government.