Written question asked by Lord Porter of Spalding (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 November 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 December 2016. It was answered by Lord Ashton of Hyde (Conservative) on Monday, 5 December 2016 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
BBC
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the BBC as part of its Charter renewal to ensure that local government is represented on the BBC’s coverage of local elections and across the BBC’s current affairs programmes.
- Answer
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How the BBC covers local elections is an editorial matter for the BBC. The Government's reform to the BBC's public purposes ensure that they provide impartial news and information to help people understand and engage with the world around them.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL3691
- Session
- 2016-17
- Related items
- Registered interest declared
- Yes
- Subjects
- BBC Broadcasting Elections Local government Royal charters
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