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After BBC DG Tim Davie inexplicably engaged with the Tory 1922 committee of MPs in October, the Scottish National Party secured a similar opportunity for a behind-closed-doors meeting with their MSPs in Holyrood yesterday. 

Afterwards convenor Stuart McMillan said  "The SNP is a firm supporter of public broadcasting and today's meeting was an important opportunity for MSPs to engage directly with the director-general.

"This was a wide-ranging discussion which explored the recent cuts to Scotland-based programming, the importance of accuracy in reporting – particularly in news and current affairs – and declining public trust in the corporation and media more widely. SNP MSPs will continue to make the case for greater investment in the BBC's commissioning budget being spent in Scotland, as well as holding the UK Government to account for its sweeping cuts to the corporation's funding in recent years.

"I thank the director-general for his time today and look forward to assessing progress on the issues raised as we continue to hold the BBC to the highest standards to protect the future of public broadcasting in Scotland."