Chamber and committees

The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland: Amendment 5

Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 09 November 2026
Motion type: Amendment
Motion reference: S7M-01962.5
Current status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 10 November 2026

As an amendment to motion S7M-01962 in the name of Màiri McAllan (The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland), leave out from “opposes” to end and insert "recognises the importance of independent, impartial and trusted public service broadcasting; believes that BBC modernisation must not diminish Scottish news, current affairs or original programming; calls on the BBC to strengthen its coverage of the Scottish Parliament, including scrutiny of government, and maintain investment in Scottish jobs, skills and production; recognises the importance of Gaelic broadcasting and that the Scottish Government already has the power to increase funding for MG ALBA; believes that the BBC must be accountable, maintain public trust and deliver value for licence fee payers; affirms the importance of a strong, independent, UK-wide BBC that serves Scotland well, and considers that the forthcoming Royal Charter renewal is a crucial opportunity to reinforce the Corporation’s independence, governance and long-term commitment to high-quality public service broadcasting."