Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 91500

BBC: Donald Trump

Tabled: 17 November 2025

Answered: 20 November 2025

Named Day

Question

John Lamont

Conservative — Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the BBC on legal fees incurred in connection with President Trump.

Answer

Ian Murray

This is a matter for the BBC, whose lawyers are now dealing with the issue. The BBC is independent of the UK government and so it is a matter for them and the US President.