Channel Four Television: Privatisation

(asked on 28th January 2016) - View Source

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the effect of Channel 4's contribution to television and production training and development skills in the UK; and what assessment he has made of the potential effect the privatisation of Channel 4 would have on training provision for the UK's film and television sector.


Answered by
Lord Vaizey of Didcot Portrait
Lord Vaizey of Didcot
This question was answered on 10th February 2016

Whilst I have made no specific assessment of Channel 4's contribution to skills in the sector, I am clear that Channel 4's ability to deliver its remit is a priority. This includes the important positive impact it makes on the wider creative industries around the UK.

The Government is looking at a broad range of funding options for Channel 4, to ensure the broadcaster has a strong and secure future.

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