Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat), on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 8 members in total.

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MG ALBA and global recognition for Gaelic broadcasting

Gu bheil an Taigh seo a’ cur meal-a-naidheachd air MG ALBA airson na h-Aithisg Bhliadhnail aca airson 2024-25 (That this House congratulates MG ALBA on the publication of its 2024-25 Annual Report, which marks a record-breaking and transformative year for Gaelic broadcasting); welcomes the achievement of the highest-ever digital audience figures, with the SpeakGaelic platform surpassing 10 million views; celebrates the continued success of the FilmG competition, with over 100 youth entries for the second consecutive year; notes the international recognition for Gaelic drama and film, including An t-Eilean, Clò Beag Chirsty Bella and Mathan Leis an Ainm Wojtek; further notes that MG ALBA supported over 340 jobs, more than half of them in the Highlands and Islands; recognises the importance of MG ALBA’s work in supporting Gaelic language, culture and economic development; and supports MG ALBA’s call for a fair, sustainable and long-term funding settlement to ensure the continued growth of Gaelic media across the UK and internationally.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1576 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Jim Shannon

Sarah Dyke

Ben Lake

Christine Jardine

Ann Davies

Subjects

Digital broadcasting Film MG Alba Scots Gaelic language Drama

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk