BBC Funding

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:36 pm on 17 January 2022.

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Photo of James Wild James Wild Conservative, North West Norfolk 4:36, 17 January 2022

When the BBC came before the Public Accounts Committee, it was striking how unambitious its target was for growing commercial revenues, which represent just 6% of its current income. Will this welcome decision, including the increase in the borrowing limit, which the BBC asked for, come with a requirement for the BBC to increase that income rapidly and reduce the burden of the licence tax?