British Film Institute: Children's Film Funding — Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 2:59 pm on 14 February 2011.

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Photo of Baroness Rawlings Baroness Rawlings Lords Spokesperson (Department for Culture, Media and Sport), Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) 2:59, 14 February 2011

The noble Lord, Lord Harrison, makes an important point, but within the framework of the BBC charter and agreement, the provision for TV drama created specifically for children is a matter for the BBC; there is no provision for the Government to intervene.