Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 27784

BBC: Finance

Tabled: 30 January 2025

Answered: 10 February 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will have discussions with the BBC on (a) the introduction of advertising, (b) the creation of a specific tax for streaming services, (c) making BBC Radio listeners pay for the service and

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

The Government remains committed to the licence fee for the remainder of the current Charter period.Ministers and officials in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport have regular discussions with the BBC on a range of important issues including BBC C...

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