BBC

Deidre Brock Excerpts

Thursday 15th September 2016 Commons Chamber

[Karen Bradley]

That is a matter of editorial independence at the BBC, and it is for it to make that decision.

[Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith) (SNP)]

When appearing before the Education and Culture Committee of the Scottish Parliament, lead officials from the BBC eventually admitted after hard questioning from the Convener that ultimately decisions over commissioning would rest with London executives. Does the Secretary of State feel that the new charter will genuinely satisfy the desire of many in Scotland for greater autonomy on editorial and commissioning decisions lying where it should, with commissioners in Scotland?

[Karen Bradley]

The hon. Lady will have seen a letter from the director-general setting out his view of how the BBC ensures that that happens, and as an independent BBC, it is for the BBC to make sure that happens.