Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 14 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 July 2023 (named day). It was answered by John Whittingdale (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 July 2023 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

BBC: Pay

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will hold discussions with the Director General of the BBC on the adequacy of the BBC's transparency practices for publishing relevant BBC-related outside earnings of senior BBC presenters.

Answer

As a public service broadcaster, the Government expects the BBC to be as open and transparent as possible.

Since the beginning of 2021, the BBC has published a quarterly summary of the paid-for external events undertaken by on-air staff in journalism and senior leaders.

The BBC’s external events register can be seen here.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 194132
Session: 2022-23
Subjects: Disclosure of information BBC Pay
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

BBC: Pay

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