NDM6669 - Plaid Cymru debate
NDM6669 - Plaid Cymru debate
NDM6669 Rhun ap Iorwerth
(Ynys Môn)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Recognises the importance of broadcasting to the sustainability
of viable democracy in Wales;
2. Is concerned by the significant decline in ITV Wales's broadcasting hours,
and significant cuts to S4C and its current uncertain financial position;
3. Is also concerned about the position of Welsh-language and Welsh
broadcasting on commercial radio and local television, along with the impact of
the UK Government's proposals to further regulate the radio market;
4. Notes that Wales needs to be at the forefront of the development of media
technologies and that Welsh-language and Welsh broadcasting needs to be on a
broader number of platforms and modes of producing, publishing and distributing
content;
5. Agrees that full consideration needs to be given to the devolution of
responsibilities for broadcasting to Wales;
6. Calls on the Welsh Government to investigate the feasibility of devolving
powers over broadcasting to Wales and to report back to the Assembly within one
year.
Business type: Debate
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: Complete
First published: 26/02/2018
Decision due: 28 Feb 2018 by Plenary - Fifth Senedd
Lead member: Rhun ap Iorwerth MS