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Broadcasting Commission timetable published |
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Thursday, 15 November 2007 |
The Scottish Broadcasting Commission has today published its timetable and main areas of inquiry for its independent investigation into broadcasting and television production in Scotland.
The details are being published on the eve of the Commission's first evidence-taking session, with Channel 4 senior executives.
Set up by the Scottish Government to investigate broadcasting and
television production in Scotland, the Commission's aim is to take
account of the economic, cultural and democratic importance of
broadcasting and define a strategic way forward for the industry.
The Commission's considerations will be developed in three phases,
looking at the challenges and potential facing broadcasting in terms of
its contribution to Scotland's economy; facilitation of cultural
expression; and role in the democratic process.
It will take evidence from those with an interest in the industry and
the public. Interim findings will be published as the work of the
Commission progresses and final report will be presented to Ministers
by the end of Summer 2008.
Chairman of the Commission, Blair Jenkins, said: "We have a challenging
but exciting programme designed to get the maximum insight into where
broadcasting is now and how audiences and those working in the industry
in Scotland could be better served.
"It is important for Scottish society that the creative industries in
Scotland can take advantage of new and emerging opportunities. We are
looking forward to hearing the views of many with a role and interest
in broadcasting in order to help us develop recommendations for the way
forward.
"We are pleased to welcome Channel 4 as the first to give evidence to
us. In this, the 25th anniversary year of the broadcaster, we are keen
to hear what plans they have for the future and the place Scotland has
in these plans in relation both to our production sector and our
audiences."
Culture Minister Linda Fabiani said: "I am delighted that the work of
the Commission is progressing so quickly and that it has started to
collect the evidence that will inform their report. I am sure those
giving evidence tomorrow will provide the Commission with a useful and
informative evidence session."
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