BBC funding: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
2 December 2024
Responding to the Government announcement on the future funding of the BBC, Chair of the CMS Committee, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, said:
“The Government’s stated commitment to engaging with the public, other broadcasters and stakeholders as it starts the conversation on Charter Review is a welcome one. With the disbanding of the expert panel that were advising the last Government on its BBC funding review, it must make doubly sure that it truly is taking on board as many views as possible, including from across the creative industries, if it is to accomplish its aim of setting up the BBC for success long into the future.
The licence fee rise is unfortunate timing. At a time when many households are already feeling the squeeze, any increase that hits the pockets of the viewers and listeners who rely on BBC programmes could undermine the aim of commanding the support of the people who pay for the corporation. We look forward to exploring the detail of the future funding plans when the Secretary of State appears in front of us before Christmas.”
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