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Written question asked by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 7 October 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 October 2016. It was answered by Matt Hancock (Conservative) on Monday, 17 October 2016 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


BBC Alba

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent meetings (a) she and (b) her officials have had with (i) MG ALBA and (ii) the BBC to discuss BBC ALBA.

Answer

The Department has engaged in an active discussion with a number of stakeholders on MG ABLA throughout the Charter Review Process.

There is a new commitment for the BBC in the Framework agreement to continue their partnership with MG Alba for the next 11 years - something that has been enshrined in the Agreement for the first time. In addition, the BBC can be held to account for delivering on this commitment to the Scottish Parliament.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
46836
Session
2016-17
Subjects
BBC Alba
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk