Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what her plans are for the future of Channel 4; and if she will make a statement.
No decision has been taken on the future of Channel 4. The government is looking at a broad range of options, including those proposed by Channel 4’s leadership.
In a fast-changing and challenging broadcasting environment, we want to ensure Channel 4 has a strong and secure future and can continue to make a positive contribution to the overall public service broadcasting (PSB) system and wider creative industries.