Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 21
21
Acknowledged
Dr Shah shows sound understanding of BBC challenges and funding requirements.
Conclusion
In his written and oral evidence to the Committee, Dr Shah demonstrated awareness of the current and upcoming challenges facing broadcast media and the BBC specifically. His immediate priorities for the Corporation appeared narrowly focused on news and current affairs, but his broader view of the need for sustainable funding and continued, and ideally growing, relevance of the BBC showed a sound understanding of the requirements of the organisation and his responsibilities if appointed Chair. His recognition of the challenge of ensuring that the BBC is relevant to all audiences is welcome, as is his priority of ensuring that the nations and regions of the UK are represented by and benefiting from the work of the Corporation.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the committee's positive assessment of Dr Shah's understanding of BBC challenges and confirms his appointment to the role of Chair.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
I was pleased that the Committee agreed that Dr Shah is appointable for the role of Chair of the BBC, and I can confirm his appointment will now be put to the next meeting of the Privy Council for His Majesty The King’s final approval. I note the points made in the Committee’s Report. The Committee noted Dr Shah’s considerable broadcasting expertise, board-level experience and awareness of the current and upcoming challenges facing broadcast media and the BBC. I am confident that Dr Shah will provide the support and scrutiny that the BBC needs - in which your Committee plays such a vital role - to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.