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Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Monday, 22 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 March 2010. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


BBC

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what account he will take of commitments to ensure (a) efficiency savings and (b) the prevention of inflation of staff and talent costs at the BBC in determining the future level of the BBC licence fee; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Government will take all relevant matters into consideration in setting the future level of the licence fee.Under the terms of the BBC Charter and Agreement, it is the responsibility of the BBC Trust to ensure that the BBC delivers financial efficiency and hold the Executive to account for its performance in delivering value for money.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c603W; 324422
Session
2009-10
Subjects
BBC
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk