Committees

The future of Channel 4

Inquiry

Since its launch in 1982, Channel 4 has been in public ownership. However, the Government is consulting on a possible privatisation of the broadcaster. This inquiry, building on the Committee’s previous work on Channel 4 and public service broadcasters, will examine the case for privatisation and possible changes to the remit and regulation of Channel 4.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Friday 17 September 2021.

Upcoming events

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Past events

Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
19 October 2021 - 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Room 4, Palace of Westminster
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
12 October 2021 - 2pm to 5:15pm
Room 4A, Palace of Westminster
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
14 September 2021 - 2:30pm to 5:15pm
Room 4, Palace of Westminster
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
7 September 2021 - 2:30pm to 5:15pm
Room 3, Palace of Westminster

Contact us

  • Email: holcommunications@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 8662 (committee staff) | 020 7219 8535 (Press Officer)
  • Address: Communications and Digital Committee, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW