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Lord Wigley

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BBC: Royal Charter

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Tuesday 19th July 2016

(8 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Ashton of Hyde Portrait Lord Ashton of Hyde
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My Lords, I do not know all those acronyms, but I am sure that they will be reassured when the charter is published.

Lord Wigley Portrait Lord Wigley (PC)
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My Lords, in view of the importance of the BBC in the nations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and in view of the structure of the BBC, can it be facilitated that there be debates in the devolved Assemblies and Parliament on these matters before final decisions are taken?

Lord Ashton of Hyde Portrait Lord Ashton of Hyde
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My Lords, I am happy to say that debates will take place in all the devolved Assemblies before the debates in this House and the other place.