Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what his policy is on the future of Channel 4; and whether any officials in his Department are working on plans for the future of that channel.

I want Channel 4 to compete successfully with other Public Service broadcasters and deliver their public service remit. Ofcom are examining Channel 4’s current and future position as part of their review of Public Service Broadcasting. When published, that review will be considered by my officials.