Valerie Intervenes in Westminster Hall Debate on BBC

I made the following intervention in Parliament at the Westminster Hall debate “That this House has considered Government proposals for renewal of the BBC Charter”, moved by Sir John Whittingdale MP:

“I respect the right hon. Gentleman’s views, as he is a former Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, but does he agree that 47p a day is value for money for nine television stations, 17 radio stations, iPlayer, BBC Sounds and the BBC World Service? Does he think that represents good value for money? 47p a day.”

I asked that question to Sir John if he agreed with me. I do think 47p a day for the full breath of BBC output does provide a valuable service for everyone from News and current affairs to Culture and Sport and is value for money. 

The BBC Charter is up for renewal and there is a Green Paper out for consultation Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter – the BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation – GOV.UK. I would encourage everyone to make their views known and respond to the consultation.