Scottish Affairs Committee: The future of Gaelic Broadcasting
Committee hears from witnesses
The Scottish Affairs Committee will hear oral evidence on the future of Gaelic broadcasting in Scotland. The inquiry examines how Gaelic-language television and radio services should be funded, regulated, and developed to sustain the language and serve Scottish Gaelic speakers. This touches on long-standing questions about public broadcasting support for minority languages and the role of licence fee revenue.
Gaelic broadcasting affects tens of thousands of speakers across Scotland and is crucial to language preservation and cultural identity. The outcome may influence BBC funding decisions, media regulator Ofcom's approach to Gaelic services, and government language policy—shaping what content is available and how it is financed.
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