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Written question asked by Lord Grade of Yarmouth (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 March 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 March 2022. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 March 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


BBC World Service: Russian Language

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to make an immediate one-off grant in aid to the BBC World Service to enable it to increase its Russian services (1) online, and (2) over the air.

Answer

The FCDO strongly values the work of the BBC World Service and its independent and impartial broadcasting. FCDO officials are working closely with the BBC to consider how best to support BBC services to the Russian people.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6611
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Finance BBC World Service Russian language
Link
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