Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 105261

BBC: Royal Charters

Tabled: 13 January 2026
Answered: 19 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Clive Lewis

LabourNorwich South

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will consider putting proposals relating to the next BBC Charter to a vote in Parliament.

Answer

Ian Murray
Parliament will have an opportunity to debate the new draft Charter following the consultation and publication of the White Paper. As required by the current Charter, a new draft Charter must be laid before and debated by both Houses of Parliament before ...

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