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Television: Broadcasting Reception

Asked by Harriet CrossConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 10 March 2025UIN 35160

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on ensuring broadcast network resilience is considered in potential decisions on the future of television broadcasting.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

The Government understands how important it is that everyone can access information in times of national emergency and that television has a role to play in providing such access. The Government’s project looking into the future of TV distribution is considering a range of relevant factors, including resilience. It is important that audiences continue to receive consistent levels of service regardless of how they receive their television, and ensuring that this can happen will be a priority for the project.

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