FUTURE FUNDING OF S4C

Early day motion 266, tabled 7 July 2015 by Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 15 members.

That this House recognises the value of distinctive Welsh-language broadcasting and the important contribution of S4C in safeguarding the Welsh language and enriching the culture of Wales; opposes any further cuts in S4C funding by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, which could threaten the future of the channel; and calls on the Government to maintain the editorial, managerial and operational independence of S4C and recognise the need for a sustainable funding basis to protect the future of Welsh-language broadcasting.

Signatures by party: Labour 8, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.