Amendment · S7M-01962.3 · Session 7
The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland
Amendment to S7M-01962 The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland
The amendment
As an amendment to motion S7M-01962 in the name of Màiri McAllan (The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland), leave out from "opposes" to end and insert "believes that the BBC has not adapted to long-term changes in media habits; notes that Ofcom weekly reach figures indicate that 58% of the population watch at least one BBC channel and that fewer than 50% of people aged under 25 watch any BBC channel over a full year; considers these figures to be evidence that the BBC’s current structure is out of date, and calls, therefore, on the UK Government to conduct a broader charter review of the BBC to ensure that it meets modern consumer demand, including consideration of options to abolish the TV license fee in the internet age."
Vote
1 division- 10 Nov 2026Defeated14 for, 105 against
Other amendments
4Supporters
No MSP has added their name to this amendment.
In the Official Report
4 contributions mention S7M-01962.3-
10 Nov 2026BBC and Public Service Broadcasting
I call Victor Currie to speak to and move amendment S7M-01962.3.16:30
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10 Nov 2026BBC and Public Service Broadcasting
I entirely concede that point.Ofcom’s weekly reach figures indicate that 58 per cent of the population watch at least one BBC channel in a week, which means that more than four in 10 do not. Among people who are aged under 25, fewer than h…
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10 Nov 2026Decision Time
The next question is, that amendment S7M-01962.3, in the name of Victor Currie, on the BBC and public service broadcasting in Scotland, be agreed to. Are we agreed?Members: No.
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10 Nov 2026Decision Time
The result of the division on amendment S7M-01962.3, in the name of Victor Currie, is: For 14, Against 105, Abstentions 0.Amendment disagreed to.