Channel 4: Funding and Governance Debate
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Baroness Rawlings
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Channel 4: Funding and Governance
Baroness Rawlings Excerpts(3 years, 5 months ago)
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Baroness Barran (Con)
We are addressing the noble Lord’s final point through our consultation on regulation for video-on-demand providers. The noble Lord is right that Channel 4 has a strong reputation for its innovative and diverse content, and we think that could mean that it appeals to a number of different purchasers should we decide to pursue a sale.
Baroness Rawlings (Con) [V]
My Lords, how long do Her Majesty’s Government calculate that Channel 4, in its present public and private independent structure, can survive as a going concern?
Baroness Barran (Con)
There is no doubt that Channel 4 has performed very well recently but, as I mentioned in an earlier answer, all linear broadcasters are facing significant challenges from developments and disruption in the sector, including from international players. The consultation will give us the time and the information to consider how Channel 4’s future is best served.