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BBC: Royal Charters

Asked by Clive LewisLabourDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 19 January 2026UIN 105261

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will consider putting proposals relating to the next BBC Charter to a vote in Parliament.

Answered by Ian Murray

Parliament will have an opportunity to debate the new draft Charter following the consultation and publication of the White Paper. As required by the current Charter, a new draft Charter must be laid before and debated by both Houses of Parliament before a recommendation can be made to His Majesty in Council to grant the Charter.

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