Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Whittingdale and Stuart Andrew

Thursday 9th March 2023 Commons Chamber

[Stuart Andrew]

As the hon. Lady will know, of course, the BBC is operationally independent, but my colleagues in the Department regularly meet the BBC, and I am sure they will be happy to raise many of the issues that she has just brought to the House.

[Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon) (Con)]

6. When she plans to publish the BBC mid-term review.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Whittingdale and Stuart Andrew

Monday 7th March 2022 Commons Chamber

[Stuart Andrew]

The hon. Gentleman is right to raise this issue, which was one of the main topics that came up when I met several of my colleagues just last week. I am more than happy to meet the delegation, as the hon. Gentleman suggests, and will try to arrange that as quickly as possible.

[Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon) (Con)]

14. What steps he is taking with local authorities to help ensure the accountability of locally elected representatives.