Media Minister discusses Channel 4’s future
In the final evidence session of its inquiry into the future of Channel 4, the Communications and Digital Committee hears from Her Majesty’s Government.
Meeting details
At 2:45pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry
The future of Channel 4
Minister of State at Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Director, Media & Creative Industries at Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
At 3:45pm: Private discussion
Inquiry
The future of Channel 4
Background
Ministers are consulting on the possible privatisation of Channel 4 – the government’s preferred option - and now peers are investigating its remit and ownership.
Possible questions
Possible questions and areas for discussion with witnesses include:
- To what extent is Channel 4 unsustainable, and over what timescale? What does the Government mean by sustainability in this context?
- If Channel 4 is privatised, what would be the benefits and risks of strengthening or codifying the channel’s remit?
- Has the Government made an impact assessment of the possible effects of privatisation on the independent production sector?
- How has the Government considered the possible privatisation of Channel 4 as part of the wider UK PSB system?