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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with the BBC Board on the BBC's Digital First savings strategy, published on 29 November 2023.

Ministers have regular discussions with the BBC to discuss a range of issues, including with the Acting Chair of the BBC Board.

While the BBC is operationally and editorially independent and it is up to the BBC to decide how it delivers its services, the Government is clear that the BBC must make sure it continues to deliver against its remit, as set out in the Royal Charter.

The Government expects Ofcom, as the BBC regulator, to ensure the BBC is held to account in delivering its public service duties.