BBC Leadership - Statement

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 4:08 pm on 12 November 2025.

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Photo of Baroness Twycross Baroness Twycross Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip), The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport 4:08, 12 November 2025

I probably need to declare an interest as somebody who, as a child, watched the noble Baroness on the BBC. I have huge respect for her work and for the work of the children’s BBC, but also for the noble Baroness’s campaigning to make sure that children and young people get access to high-quality, accurate content. I know that the noble Baroness has spoken to the Secretary of State about this, but I am happy to follow up with a conversation on this point.

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