Motion NDM6097 as amended

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the publication by the UK Government of the draft BBC Royal Charter and draft BBC Framework Agreement.

2. Notes the positive references to S4C in the Draft BBC Framework Agreement and in particular the reference to the shared aim of S4C and the BBC working together to observe and safeguard each other's independence.

3. Calls on the UK Government to ensure that the forthcoming review of S4C's remit and funding, due to take place in 2017, considers the level, and most appropriate way, of funding S4C in the long term to safeguard its independence and to ensure it is able to deliver high quality programmes for Welsh audiences for years to come.

4. Notes with concern the budget consequences of the new ‘cash-flat’ licence fee agreement for BBC Wales.

5. Calls on the BBC to ensure resources are allocated to honour the commitments made in the Draft BBC Royal Charter to audiences in Wales, including:

(a) that the BBC reflects and represents the diverse communities of the UK, and that it raises awareness of the different cultures and alternative viewpoints that make up its society;

(b) that the BBC must support the regional and minority languages of the UK, and to continue to support the provision of output in the Welsh language; and

(c) that the diverse perspectives and interests of the public and audiences across the UK are taken into account in the BBC’s decision-making.

6. Calls on the UK Government to ensure that any future regulator of the BBC is also accountable to the National Assembly for Wales.