Debates between Liz Twist and Richard Foord during the 2019 Parliament

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Debate between Liz Twist and Richard Foord
Thursday 15th June 2023

(10 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Liz Twist Portrait Liz Twist (Blaydon) (Lab)
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5. What discussions she has had with the BBC on the proposed changes to local radio services.

Richard Foord Portrait Richard Foord (Tiverton and Honiton) (LD)
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17. What discussions she has had with the BBC director general on planned changes to local radio services.

John Whittingdale Portrait The Minister for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries (Sir John Whittingdale)
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I remain disappointed that the BBC is planning to reduce part of its local radio output. This is a matter for the BBC. Ministers met the BBC chair and director general towards the end of last year to express our concerns about their plans, as did I in a previous capacity in this House. I will raise the issue again when I meet the BBC director general soon.

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