BBC: Impartiality

Viscount Colville of Culross Excerpts

Thursday 28th November 2024 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

I welcome my noble friend’s view on the BBC, which closely aligns with that of the Government. The BBC matters hugely to our public life and this Government are committed to supporting it so that it can succeed well into the future. In doing so, we will ensure that it is responsive to the public and able to tell inclusive stories about the lives of all people in all parts of the UK.

[Viscount Colville of Culross (CB)]

My Lords, in the Media Act the last Government dropped the requirement for public service broadcasters to broadcast some programmes about science, cultural matters, social issues and matters of international significance. Does the Minister think this should be rectified?