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

To ask Her Majesty's Government what evidence they have commissioned to inform their consultation on the future of Channel 4.

On 6 July, the Government launched its public consultation on the future of Channel 4, including what ownership model and remit will best support the broadcaster to thrive for decades to come.

Views and evidence gathered from a broad range of stakeholders in response to the consultation will inform our policy making and final decision.

Details about the Government’s assessment of the challenges facing Channel 4 are provided in its recent publication, “Consultation on a potential change in ownership of Channel 4 Television Corporation”, copies of which have been placed in the House of Commons Library, and are available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-a-change-of-ownership-of-channel-4-television-corporation.