Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 118031

BBC: Scots Gaelic Language

Tabled: 4 March 2026

Answered: 9 March 2026

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to ensure that Gaelic-language services are given clear and equivalent visibility alongside other UK national language services on BBC digital platforms.

Answer

Ian Murray

The Government recognises the valuable contribution that providers of minority language broadcasting have in our society and the preservation of our national heritage. The Media Act 2024 makes clear in legislation the importance of programmes broadcast in...

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