Future Funding of the BBC

The latest issue on which I am seeking the views of my constituents is how the BBC should be financed. The Government is currently consulting on the future funding of the BBC as part of the review of the BBC's charter, so this is a very timely opportunity to register your views and thereby to have some impact on that consultation.

My question is:

"Is the licence fee the best way to pay for the BBC?"

Arguments in favour of the licence fee:

If you are interested in some basic factual information and justification for the licence fee by the BBC, this can be found on the BBC's own web site at:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/licencefee/

Arguments against the licence fee:

For information about the Government's consultation and for some ideas about other methods of funding (such as direct grant from government, sponsorship, advertising or subscription funding) you can visit:

http://www.bbccharterreview.org.uk/consultation/paying_for_the_bbc.html  
 

Email me!

If you would like to respond to this survey question, fill in the "Join my email group" box on the left of this page, and I will send you an email telling you what to do.

Text me!

Alternatively, if you would like to reply by text message, simply text me at 07966 802795 with your name and address to register your number, and I will let you know what to do next.

I look forward to hearing your views!