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Written question asked by Adam Jogee (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Commonwealth Day: Broadcasting Programmes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the BBC regarding the decision not to air the Commonwealth Day service live.

Answer

The Secretary of State regularly meets with the BBC to discuss a range of issues. However, the BBC is editorially and operationally independent of the government and decisions regarding the coverage of the Commonwealth Day service are a matter for the BBC.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119036
Session
2024-26
Subjects
BBC Broadcasting programmes Commonwealth Day
Link
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