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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:33 pm on 21 July 2020.

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Photo of John Whittingdale John Whittingdale Minister of State 12:33, 21 July 2020

I have discussed the implications of reductions with the director for England and the director for nations and regions at the BBC. However, I would draw attention to the BBC’s local democracy reporting service, which it put in place and funds 150 journalists precisely to address the hon. Member’s concern about how local councils in particular should be properly held to account and reported. The BBC has pledged to maintain that, and I hope it will continue to do so.