Source · Select Committees · Welsh Affairs Committee
Recommendation 13
13
Deferred
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Require FA Wales to report on broadcasting for men's football qualifying matches by February 2024
Conclusion
Fans of Welsh football will be understandably concerned about the uncertainty surrounding the future broadcasting of the qualifying matches of Wales’ men’s football team given the planned withdrawal of Viaplay from UK broadcasting. This has the potential to also jeopardise the coverage of those matches on S4C. We ask that FA Wales write to us by February 2024, updating us on the latest situation and outlining the representations it is making to UEFA to ensure that any new contract- holder works with S4C to replicate its previous agreement with Viaplay and thereby ensure Welsh language commentary.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government discussed its general support for the radio sector, including digital radio multiplexes and small-scale DAB, and changes in the Media Bill, completely missing the recommendation's focus on TV broadcasting of football matches and S4C Welsh language commentary.
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 22 January 2024. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗