Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Karen Bradley and Lord Hanson of Flint

Thursday 9th February 2017 Commons Chamber

[Karen Bradley]

We have ensured that S4C has appropriate funding for a very long time. It was a Conservative Government who introduced S4C in the first place. The Government gave more than £6 million this year and we will be giving more than £6 million next year. That funding is in addition to the money that comes from the licence fee. I hope that that reassures the hon. Lady that we are committed to S4C.

[Mr David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)]

The current projection for S4C still means a 10% cut in its funding between now and 2021. Will the Secretary of State assure me that the review will strongly look at ensuring that there is a definitive base for S4C’s funding?

[Karen Bradley]

We are putting together the terms of reference for the review. I look forward to the right hon. Gentleman’s comments when the review is put forward.