Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 13
13
Deferred
BBC's product development spending increasing, with significant investment planned for digital transformation.
Conclusion
The BBC’s spending on its product development has also declined, from £109 million in 2018–19 to £98 million in 2021–22 (in 2021–22 prices). However, due to the renewed focus on the growth of its digital products, the BBC has budgeted £116 million to spend within its product group in 2022–23 (in 2021–22 prices). This includes an extra £10 million announced as part of its digital-first plans through to 2025. After this, the BBC expects to invest up to an additional £50 million a year into transforming its use of data, personalisation and user experience.22
Government Response Summary
The government states that the BBC will respond directly to the Committee regarding the recommendations in the report.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The Committee published its report on 28 April 2023 and the BBC will write directly to the Committee regarding the recommendations in the report.