Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 February 2025. It was answered by Baroness Twycross (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Commercial Broadcasting: Wales
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with representatives of commercial radio companies regarding reduction of their presence in Wales.
- Answer
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The Media Act 2024 gives commercial radio greater flexibility to organise its programmes to meet the changing needs of its audiences. While decisions on changes to local radio services are ultimately matters for commercial radio companies, we are disappointed in recent decisions which have resulted in the end of Welsh language programmes.
The Government is a strong supporter of Welsh language broadcasting and will consider the wider implications on Welsh language radio with the Welsh Government and other stakeholders in Wales. Neither I nor any DCMS Ministers have had any direct discussions on this matter with Global.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL4351
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Commercial broadcasting Radio Wales
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