Question follow-through · 97013

BBC: Antisemitism

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has sought assurances from the BBC on how it is ensuring that individuals with a history of antisemitic statements do not appear on (a) BBC Arabic and (b) other BBC channels.

answeredDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport

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Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Tabled
3 Dec 2025
Target answer date
8 Dec 2025
Answer
16 Dec 2025 · 13 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 3 Dec 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has sought assurances from the BBC on how it is ensuring that individuals with a history of antisemitic statements do not appear on (a) BBC Arabic and (b) other BBC channels.

  2. 8 Dec 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 16 Dec 2025

    Answer published

    This Government will not tolerate antisemitism, which has no place in our society.The BBC is an incredibly important institution, it plays a crucial role in ensuring all communities are heard and feel valued as part of our public life. That is the standar...

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