Question follow-through · 10694
Public Service Broadcasting
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans her Department has to ensure that distinct local voices continue to be represented in public service broadcasting.
About this written question
A written question asks a government minister for information in writing. Parliament publishes the question and any answer.
- Answering body
- Department for Culture, Media and Sport
- Tabled
- 17 Jun 2026
- Target answer date
- 22 Jun 2026
- Answer
- 22 Jun 2026 · 5 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
17 Jun 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans her Department has to ensure that distinct local voices continue to be represented in public service broadcasting.
22 Jun 2026
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
22 Jun 2026
Answer published
While the Government recognises STV’s operational independence, it is important that they continue to provide for all audiences in Northern and Central Scotland. I have recently engaged with STV senior leadership to communicate my disappointment with this...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
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