The Commons International Development Committee has decided to take a look at future funding of the World Service; the BBC is letting it be known that there's no guarantee of similar levels of licence fee contributions beyond 2025.
There may well be readers qualified to submit written evidence. The Committee is inviting submissions, which may be anonymous or confidential if required, by 20th May, taking a stab at these questions:
• What contribution does the BBC World Service make to the development goals around the world and in ODA eligible countries in-particular?
• What soft power advantages does the World Service provide for the UK and the projection of its values?
• What trends are there in the funding and support for internationally focussed broadcasters in countries such as China, the US, France and Russia?
• What are the likely financial needs of the World Service in the coming years and the likely damage to its offering in the short-term if funds are not forthcoming?
• What are the merits and concerns surrounding the possible funding models for the BBC World Service?
• What soft power advantages does the World Service provide for the UK and the projection of its values?
• What trends are there in the funding and support for internationally focussed broadcasters in countries such as China, the US, France and Russia?
• What are the likely financial needs of the World Service in the coming years and the likely damage to its offering in the short-term if funds are not forthcoming?
• What are the merits and concerns surrounding the possible funding models for the BBC World Service?
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