Channel 4: Funding and Governance Debate
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Lord Flight
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Channel 4: Funding and Governance
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Baroness Barran (Con)
It is clear that BBC editorial policy does not trump the law of the land. The noble Lord will be aware that the BBC is undertaking a review of its editorial policy, which will report later this year.
Lord Flight (Con)
In what specific ways does the Minister think Channel 4 might benefit from private ownership? What changes in its remit, if any, might government propose?
Baroness Barran (Con)
We hope through the consultation to discern two particular areas among others. One is access to additional capital; Channel 4 is reliant on advertising for 90% of its revenue. The other is potentially greater agility to respond to market developments as we move forward.