Written question asked by Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Independent Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative) on Monday, 25 March 2013.
BBC: Royal Charter
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in the light of the Pollard report, they have any plans to withdraw the BBC’s Royal Charter when it is next due for renewal.[HL5929]
- Answer
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The current BBC Charter expires on 31 December 2016. It remains the Government's position that a Royal Charter is the right vehicle for the BBC, which is established for many good reasons, at arm’s-length from politicians.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 744 c192WA; HL5929
- Session
- 2012-13
- Subjects
- BBC Royal charters
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- 2013-11-20 11:53:08 +0000
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