Local Broadcasting: Scotland
2026-06-16 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · 10692 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure that viewers in areas such as the Highlands and Islands are not impacted by the centralisation of broadcast news production.
Answer
While the Government recognises STV’s operational independence, it is important that they continue to provide for all audiences in Northern and Central Scotland. I have recently engaged with STV senior leadership to communicate my disappointment with this...