Question follow-through · 77446
Local Broadcasting: Radio
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to take steps to ensure that taxpayer-funded local radio stations continue to produce content that is tailored to local audiences, rather than shifting towards increased nationa
About this written question
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- Answering body
- Department for Culture, Media and Sport
- Tabled
- 15 Sept 2025
- Target answer date
- 13 Oct 2025
- Answer
- 20 Oct 2025 · 35 calendar days after tabling
Elapsed calendar days describe the record timeline, not whether Parliament considers an answer on time.
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Recorded timeline
15 Sept 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to take steps to ensure that taxpayer-funded local radio stations continue to produce content that is tailored to local audiences, rather than shifting towards increased nationa
13 Oct 2025
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
20 Oct 2025
Answer published
Local radio continues to bring localities together by reflecting local experiences and delivering local news and information.The BBC is the only public radio broadcaster and is funded by the licence fee. It is for the BBC to decide how it delivers its ser...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
Possible follow-up questions
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Civil Society Covenant
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Better Futures Fund
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Better Futures Fund
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Better Futures Fund
10 Oct 2025 · To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans she has to ensure that the Better Futures Fund includes provision for disabled children and young people.
Charities: Grants
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Charities: Young People
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Exercise: South Basildon and East Thurrock
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Exercise: Essex
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Community Development: Grants
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