Source · Select Committees · Welsh Affairs Committee
Recommendation 14
14
Deferred
Place European Championships 2028 in Group A with Welsh language commentary for Wales matches
Conclusion
With the UK and the Republic of Ireland having recently been awarded the hosting of the European Championships in 2028, we would further request that this tournament is placed in Group A of the Listed Events Regime and that there is a requirement for PSB coverage to include a Welsh language commentary option for every match involving the Wales team. (Paragraph 81) 44 Broadcasting in Wales Radio
Government Response Summary
The government responded by detailing its support for the Community Radio Fund, including its annual distribution and recent uplifts, completely ignoring the recommendation about placing the 2028 European Championships on the Listed Events Regime for TV and requiring Welsh language commentary.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The Government continues to make funding available to support the growth of the community radio sector by way of the Community Radio Fund. The Fund distributes £400,000 on an annual basis to help fund the core costs of community radio stations (of which there are approximately 300 across the UK) and enable the sector to move towards self-sustainability. In addition, in recent financial years we have been able to secure three separate uplifts to the Fund (totalling £500,000), in recognition of the significant public value provided by the sector in relation to issues such as tackling loneliness. We also commissioned an external evaluation of the Fund, the report of which was published in March 2022. This report found that the Fund has been instrumental in allowing the sector to bring in people with the skills and experience to grow their commercial income streams. We are grateful for the Committee’s recognition of the value of the Community Radio Fund. Any increase to the base level of the Fund will need to be considered in the context of wider economic conditions at the next Spending Review.