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BBC World Service: Finance

Asked by Perran MoonLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 11 March 2026UIN 119078

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has considered the potential merits of reforming the funding model of the BBC World Service so that it is fully funded by Government.

Answered by Chris Elmore

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 25 February in response to Question 114008.

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