Broadcasting in Wales

Welsh Affairs Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 19 Jul 2022 Closed: 22 Jan 2024 Parliament page
The Welsh Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into broadcasting in Wales. It will consider how to ensure a successful and dynamic broadcasting sector in Wales; the future of public service broadcasting and the place of free-to-air sports broadcasting in Wales; and the impact of the privatisation of Channel 4 … Read more
20 Recommendations
7 Conclusions
2 Reports
9 Oral sessions
7 Letters
9 Events
Activity timeline 28 events
13 Mar
2024
Correspondence
24 Jan
2024
Correspondence
24 Jan
2024
Correspondence
22 Jan
2024
Report published
22 Jan
2024
Correspondence
16 Nov
2023
Correspondence
27 Oct
2023
Report published
27 Oct
2023
Report published
9 Oct
2023
Correspondence
28 Jun
2023
Oral evidence
28 Jun
2023
Correspondence
28 Jun
2023
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
Oral evidence sessions 9 sessions
28 Jun 2023
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Efa Gruffudd Jones · Comisiynydd y Gymraeg / Welsh Language Commissioner Lowri Williams · Welsh Language Commissioner Robert Specterman-Green · Department for Culture, Media and Sport Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale MP · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
7 Jun 2023
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Dyfrig Davies · S4C Ian Davis · Football Association of Wales Nigel Walker · Welsh Rugby Union Siân Price · Yeti Television Sioned William · Cwmni Da
10 May 2023
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Giles Derrington · TikTok Megan Thomas · Meta Tomos Grace · YouTube Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
19 Apr 2023
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Eleanor Marks · Ofcom Kate Biggs · Ofcom
1 Mar 2023
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Martin Mumford · Nation Broadcasting Terry Mann · GTFM Radio Toby Ellis · Pure West Radio
18 Jan 2023
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Adam Minns · COBA Benjamin King · Netflix
7 Dec 2022
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Phil Henfrey · ITV Cymru Wales Rhuanedd Richards · BBC Cymru Wales Siân Doyle · S4C
7 Dec 2022
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Phil Henfrey · ITV Cymru Wales Rhuanedd Richards · BBC Cymru Wales Sian Doyle · S4C
9 Nov 2022
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Guto Harri
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Fifth Report - Broadcasting in Wales HC 620 27 Oct 2023 27 Responded
Darlledu yng Nghymru - Crynodeb HC 620 27 Oct 2023 0 Overdue
Recommendations & Conclusions
2 results
Clear
1 Recommendation Acknowledged
Fifth Report - Broadcasting in Wal…
Convene dedicated evidence session with Welsh broadcasting stakeholders during Media Bill Committee Stage.
Broadcasting holds an importance in Welsh national life that is unique among the nations of the United Kingdom. A distinctively Welsh broadcasting sector, underpinned by strong public service broadcasting, is a precious asset that must be allowed to flourish for … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledges the importance of the Media Bill and commits to continuing engagement with devolved administrations and stakeholders throughout its passage, but notes the Commons Committee Stage has already completed, thereby not committing to the specific request for a dedicated Welsh evidence session at that stage.
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16 Recommendation Acknowledged
Fifth Report - Broadcasting in Wal…
Require Ofcom to resume offering FM licences for local and community radio
Ofcom’s decision to prioritise DAB licenses overlooks the high levels of AM/ FM listening in Wales, and does not take into account the difficulties in digital transmission across parts of Wales. Community radio stations believe that FM licences will enable … Read more
Government Response
The government commits to exploring options with the Welsh Government and Ofcom to support more community radio services in Wales, including considering the role of FM, but clarifies that the decision to offer new FM licences is ultimately for Ofcom to determine.
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Government Response AI assessment · 27 of 20 classified
Accepted 6
Acknowledged 2
Deferred 13
Not Addressed 2
Rejected 4
Total 20 recs + 7 conclusions
Correspondence 7 letters
13 Mar 2024 To committee Letter from BBC Cymru Wales following on from the Committee’s Report into Broadcasting in Wales
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24 Jan 2024 Correspondence from BBC Wales to the Chair relating to the Committee's report on Broadcasting in Wales
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24 Jan 2024 Correspondence from Ofcom to the Chair relating to the Committee's report on Broadcasting in Wales
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22 Jan 2024 Correspondence from the Welsh Government to the Chair in response to the Committee's report on Broadcasting in Wales
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16 Nov 2023 Correspondence from the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to the Chair relating to the introduction of the Media Bill
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9 Oct 2023 Correspondence from the Chair to the Director for Wales, Ofcom, relating to availability of FM licenses
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28 Jun 2023 Correspondence from Chair to Director for Wales, Ofcom, relating to Brass-Plating
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