7. 6. Statement: Broadcasting in Wales

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:53 pm on 21 June 2016.

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Photo of Alun Davies Alun Davies Labour 4:53, 21 June 2016

(Translated)

Thank you very much. I do agree with the points that the Member has made and the initial point that he made is an exceptionally important one, because, when we talk about broadcasting from Wales and about Wales, we’re not just talking about reporting to the people of Wales what’s happening in Wales, but we’re also talking about looking at the world through Welsh eyes, and that is entirely different and very different to looking at the world through London eyes. That’s very important—that our voice is heard and that we are looking at the world and discussing the world as we see it. I very much hope that we will be able to do that and do that more during the next few years.

I do think that this is important—not just for us here in Wales, but it’s important for the whole of Britain. It is important that people in London and in England do see how we live and how we view the world, and that the broadcasting environment for the future will be one that reflects the culture of the United Kingdom as a whole. I do want to see a more independent, fresh news output that looks at what happens here and ensures that there is more discussion within our society and within our communities about the important issues facing us.