Channel 4: Privatisation

Baroness Grender Excerpts

Wednesday 3rd February 2016 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Neville-Rolfe]

We are very clear that we are looking at all the options to secure a good future for Channel 4. The sort of considerations mentioned are not the issue.

[Baroness Grender (LD)]

My Lords, I am sure the Minister is familiar with the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. Will she please explain to the House what is broken about Channel 4 that needs fixing?

[Baroness Neville-Rolfe]

I think that would be a good Channel 4 programme. The environment is challenging and changing, as I have tried to explain and as my noble friend Lord Grade kindly said. That is a reason to look at the benefits and at options. As I have explained before, it is good to look at the future of organisations like this and to build on their success.