Mark Thompson, DG: This is a realistic deal in exceptional circumstances securing a strong independent BBC for the next six years. It means that efficiency and reform will continue to be key issues for us. But our focus remains providing distinctive, high quality programmes valued by the public. This deal will safeguard that until 2017.
Sir Michael Lyons, BBC Trust: There is no doubt that the settlement will present us with some difficult choices, but importantly, these choices will remain firmly in the hands of the BBC Trust and we will of course seek the views of licence fee payers. In particular the new arrangements will ensure that the World Service remains a vibrant, independent service that brings impartial news to people around the world, while strengthening the BBC's ability to bring international news to UK licence fee payers. The settlement also seeks to secure the long term future of broadcasting in the Welsh language through the extension of a partnership with S4C.
The BBC is not government funded, but these are pressing times for the nation as a whole, and we believe licence fee payers would expect us to see what contribution we can properly make. The extra responsibilities the BBC will now take on are consistent with this and will deliver benefits to licence fee payers across the UK."
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