MPs question S4C, TG4, MG Alba and the BBC on minority language broadcasting and the future of Gaelic broadcasting
The Scottish Affairs Committee continues its inquiry into the future of Gaelic broadcasting, hearing from Gaelic language broadcasters and other minority language broadcasters.
In the first panel, the cross-party committee will hear from Irish language broadcasters TG4 and Welsh language broadcasters S4C about their respective funding models and statutory bases.
Meeting details
At 9:30am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
The future of Gaelic Broadcasting
Chair at S4C
Chief Executive Officer at S4C
Director General at TG4
Director of Innovation, Sustainability and Sectoral Capacity at TG4
At 10:30am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
The future of Gaelic Broadcasting
Chair at MG Alba
Chief Executive at MG Alba
Head of Gaelic Services at BBC Scotland
Corporate Affairs Director at BBC Scotland
In the second panel, MPs will question Gaelic language broadcasters MG Alba and the BBC on the current service license for BBC Alba and potential changes to their statutory remit, as well as the upcoming BBC Charter Review. Members may also ask about current and future funding for Gaelic broadcasting.