Committees

Broadcasting in Wales

Inquiry

The Welsh Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into broadcasting in Wales. It will consider how to ensure a successful and dynamic broadcasting sector in Wales; the future of public service broadcasting and the place of free-to-air sports broadcasting in Wales; and the impact of the privatisation of Channel 4 on the Welsh broadcasting sector.

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This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was 5:00pm on 22 August 2022.

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Past events

Wednesday 28 June 2023
9:00am Private
10:00am Public
Broadcasting in Wales - Oral evidence 28 June 2023
10:00am
  • Efa Gruffudd Jones (Welsh Language Commissioner at Welsh Language Commissioner)
  • Lowri Williams (Strategic Director at Welsh Language Commissioner)
10:40am
  • Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale MP (Minister of State for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries at Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
  • Robert Specterman-Green (Director, Media and Creative Industries at Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
Wednesday 7 June 2023
9:30am Private
10:00am Public
Broadcasting in Wales - Oral evidence 7 June 2023
10:00am
  • Nigel Walker (Acting CEO at Welsh Rugby Union)
  • Ian Davis (Chief Commercial and Engagement Officer at Football Association of Wales)
10:45am
  • Sioned William (Director at Cwmni Da)
  • Dyfrig Davies (Chair at Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru (TAC))
  • Siân Price (Creative Director at Yeti Television)
Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 10 May 2023
9:30am Private
10:00am Public
Broadcasting in Wales - Oral evidence 10 May 2023
10:00am
  • Tomos Grace (Head of Media and Responsibility, Strategy and Operations at YouTube Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA))
  • Giles Derrington (Senior Government Relations and Public Policy Manager at TikTok)
  • Megan Thomas (Public Policy Manager at Meta)
Room 5, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 19 April 2023
9:00am Private
9:30am Public
Broadcasting in Wales - Oral evidence 19 April 2023
9:30am
  • Eleanor Marks (Director Wales at Ofcom)
  • Kate Biggs (Content and Media Policy Director at Ofcom)
Room 5, Palace of Westminster

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