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THE DEVOLUTION OF BROADCASTING TO WALES

EDM (Early Day Motion) 961: tabled on 21 February 2018

Tabled in the 2017-19 session.

This motion has been signed by 4 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House believes responsibility over broadcasting must be devolved to Wales; condemns that Welsh citizens are being denied access to essential information about their democratic institutions and about the decisions being made on their behalf, and are therefore ill-equipped to hold their government and representatives to account for their actions; highlights with dismay that Welsh citizens have little choice but to watch domestic news that is almost solely focussed on the domestic affairs of another country, and therefore denied the public service for which they are paying; emphasises that an informed electorate who can be relied upon to set things right when those in power get things wrong is a fundamental component of democracy; recognises that by withholding ownership of broadcasting from the people of Wales, the Government is therefore withholding this intrinsic ingredient for democracy; and implores the Government to take immediate steps to devolve broadcasting to Wales.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.