The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Karen Bradley)
On 9 November 2016, my Department submitted a draft version of a royal charter for the continuance of the BBC to Privy Council for consideration.
I am pleased to announce today, that the royal charter for the continuance of the BBC, which was approved by Her Majesty in Council on 16 November 2016, was printed on vellum and sealed on 8 December 2016.
I am laying copies of the royal charter and the associated framework agreement in both Houses today.
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