Future of the BBC
4 December 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Members of the House of Lords debated the future of the BBC on 3 December
Communications experts, including former employees of the BBC, contributed to a discussion which covered the BBC's public accountability and independence, the licence fee, digital content and the BBC Trust.
- Lords Hansard: Future of the BBC
- Video & Audio: Future of the BBC debate
- Parliament News: Future of the BBC: Lords debate
- Debates
- Companion to the Standing Orders of the House of Lords: Debates
In the House of Lords Members may table questions for debate, usually up to two hours and a half, on a specific issue or matter of concern. A minister responds on behalf of the Government.