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Thursday 12th May 2011

(13 years, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Rawlings Portrait Baroness Rawlings
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It is a matter for the BBC, which is independent.

Lord Inglewood Portrait Lord Inglewood
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Does my noble friend agree that while it is proper that there is appropriate transparency and accountability in the books of the BBC, it is of overriding importance that, as an institution, it remains independent of any form of political control or direction?

Baroness Rawlings Portrait Baroness Rawlings
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I am sure that we would all agree with my noble friend Lord Inglewood. The most important thing is for the BBC to remain independent and to keep its very high standards, which we all respect.