Recommendation 25

The Committee believes that the outcomes of the Charter Review process should be to provide sustainable public funding, to deliver value for Scottish audiences, and to ensure the longevity and universal benefits of the BBC. We therefore support—
An adventurous, adaptable and accountable BBC
Exploring whether licence fee concessions should be updated
Exploring options for fairer collection and enforcement
Exploring options for sustainably funding the BBC World Service
Exploring the merits or otherwise of the more hybrid funding models adopted by Germany and Denmark
Greater transparency in how the BBC’s commercial income is used in delivery of its public service broadcast obligations
Sustainable funding for minority language broadcasting across the UK, including Gaelic through BBC ALBA