0 television and radio programmes that are broadcast to provide information, advice, or entertainment to the public without trying to make a profit: --
The channel is trying to reduce its obligations to produce public service broadcasting such as religious programmes.
Is there to be a separate television licence for regional public service broadcasting?
The nature of public service broadcasting, both in terms of content and geographical coverage, has been established over many years.
A profusion of channels financed by commercial interests could lead to a serious weakening of public service broadcasting.
At such a time of revolution in broadcasting it is appropriate that we debate, among other issues, the future of public service broadcasting.
It should be public service broadcasting that we seek to introduce there.
I tried to put the record right with a robust defence of public service broadcasting during my closing speech at the conference.
The reason for this is simple: public service broadcasting provides a service to society in many areas which cannot be totally funded by the market.
I support the call for access by public service broadcasting organizations to major sporting events.
