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Published: Friday 20 Mar 2026 (CEEACS062026R04)
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Introduction
Part 1
The Health of Scottish broadcasting
Effects of consolidation and centralisation
Current regulatory framework
The wider role of broadcasting
Part 2
Priorities for the BBC in Scotland
Background: Mission, Charter and Green Paper
A trusted institution
News provision
Delivering services for the public good
Expectations of Scottish audiences
Evolving audience behaviour
Driving growth across the UK
Scottish production
Partnerships
Skills development
Sustainable and fair funding
Savings
Licence fee
Gaelic
Annex A - Extracts from meeting minutes
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Professor Robert Beveridge. (2026). Written submission. Retrieved from
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Dr Lisa Kelly. (2026). Written submission. Retrieved from
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