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BBC update

22 January 2024

Proposing MP
Lucy Frazer Con
South East Cambridgeshire
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the publication of a Mid-Term Review evaluating the effectiveness of governance and regulatory arrangements for the BBC under its current Royal Charter.

Action Requested

The Government is publishing recommendations to deliver better outcomes for audiences, expecting timely implementation by the BBC and Ofcom. The report will also inform future considerations at the next Charter Review in 2027.

Key Facts

  • The Mid-Term Review evaluates governance and regulatory arrangements introduced in the 2017 Royal Charter.
  • The Government published Terms of Reference for the Review in May 2022.
  • Recommendations require changes to the Framework Agreement, which will be published soon.
  • The next Charter Review is scheduled for conclusion by 2027.
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