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BBC World Service: Finance

Asked by Jessica MordenLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 23 January 2025UIN 24824

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on funding for the BBC World Service beyond the 2025-26 financial year.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

Government funding for the World Service beyond 2025/26 will be determined through Phase 2 of Spending Review 2025.

FCDO Ministers have and continue to engage relevant departments on matters affecting the BBC World Service including funding and will continue to do this through the Spending Review process.

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