PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
FUTURE FUNDING OF S4C (6 July 2015)

Motion Details

That this House recognises the value of distinctive Welsh-language broadcasting and the important contribution of S4C in safeguarding the Welsh language and enriching the culture of Wales; opposes any further cuts in S4C funding by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, which could threaten the future of the channel; and calls on the Government to maintain the editorial, managerial and operational independence of S4C and recognise the need for a sustainable funding basis to protect the future of Welsh-language broadcasting.

Sponsored by:
Mr Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat)

EDMS Sponsor By Party

Party
Votes
%
 
Labour
5
33%
 
 
Independent
4
27%
 
 
Plaid Cymru
2
13%
 
 
Scottish National Party
1
7%
 
 
Social Democratic & Labour Party
1
7%
 
 
Liberal Democrat
1
7%
 
 
Democratic Unionist Party
1
7%
 
Sponsor List (15 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
Ind
Richard Burgon
Leeds East
Ind
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North
DUP
Lord Dodds of Duncairn
Ind
Jonathan Edwards
Lab
Paul Flynn
Lab
Mr Roger Godsiff
Ind
Kelvin Hopkins
SDLP
Dr Alasdair McDonnell
SNP
Anne McLaughlin
Lab
Sir Alan Meale
PC
Liz Saville Roberts
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Lab
Mr Virendra Sharma
Lab
Keith Vaz
PC
Hywel Williams
LD
Mr Mark Williams (Sponsor)

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