BBC: Royal Charters
Lords · Question HL11716 · Tabled 10 Nov 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Baroness Deech
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Ofcom about the BBC’s compliance with its Charter obligations of impartiality and accuracy of news for home and overseas audiences.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Twycross, 24 Nov 2025
DCMS Ministers and officials meet with Ofcom regularly to discuss a range of issues.It is for Ofcom, as the independent regulator, to ensure the BBC is fulfilling its obligations to audiences, including on impartiality and accuracy, as outlined in the Cha...