Supporting Local Media

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 11:12 am on 24 June 2020.

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Photo of David Melding David Melding Conservative 11:12, 24 June 2020

First Minister, I think this is a very important question. Now, I understand that nine community news organisations have directly received a grant from Welsh Government, and you've mentioned the role of procurement in advertising and public information. I also think that local authorities could do a lot in this area. It is really a vital service, as you, indeed, said, and we have to be aware that some of the traditional news providers are now under considerable strain and we risk losing capacity and some very valuable and important local jobs if we don't, at this time of crisis, give fuller support to the local media sector.