Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 90762

BBC: Royal Charters

Tabled: 13 November 2025

Answered: 18 November 2025

Named Day

Question

Clive Lewis

Labour — Norwich South

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when the BBC Charter Review consultation will be launched.

Answer

Ian Murray

The existing BBC Royal Charter is due to expire on 31 December 2027.The Government will launch the review process through publication of a Terms of Reference and public consultation in due course.