Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 10415

BBC: Finance

Tabled: 22 October 2024
Answered: 28 October 2024
Named Day

Question

Emily Thornberry

LabourIslington South and Finsbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the BBC Board on the potential impact of changes to programming resulting from reductions in funding on Britain’s soft power.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock
The Secretary of State regularly engages with the BBC Chair on a range of issues, including the BBC World Service.The BBC’s public service output is primarily funded through the licence fee. The World Service is also supported by a grant-in-aid from the g...

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