§ Mr. Peter DuncanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what plans she has to encourage Gaelic broadcasting. [73594]
§ Mrs. LiddellThe Government set out its plans for a new body to oversee Gaelic broadcasting in the policy document that accompanied the draft Communications Bill published on 7 May. The new body would build on the strengths of the Gaelic Broadcasting Committee and have a broader representative base, including the main broadcaster interests and others responsible for the development of Gaelic language and culture. It would also have powers to develop a strategy for a Gaelic television and radio service to meet the aspirations of the Gaelic community.