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Written question asked by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative) on Monday, 22 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 November 2021 (named day). It was answered by Julia Lopez (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 November 2021 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


BBC: Broadcasting

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the BBC on the operation of the convention of the Monarch’s office being shown footage intended to be broadcast by the BBC.

Answer

The BBC is an independent body governed by the Royal Charter. It is operationally and editorially independent from the government, and the government cannot intervene in the BBC’s day-to-day operations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
79303
Session
2021-22
Subjects
BBC Broadcasting Monarchy
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk