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27/10/2010
S4C Changes 'Need Welsh Consultation'
There are fears this week over the future of broadcasting in the Welsh language.
Plaid Cymru has called for an urgent rethink by the UK Government following the publication of their plans to put the Welsh S4C under the control of the BBC.
Wales' Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones has consistently called for a full review of S4C before any announcements on its future are made.
He has this week attacked what he claimed in a 'backroom deal' in London that has led to the current plans coming to light.
He criticised the action and said that it calls into question the very future of the independent TV production in Wales.
Plaid Leader, Mr Jones, also commented: "These plans have come to light completely unacceptable way - and are the result of severely limited and hasty discussions in London.
"The last thing we need at the moment is action that has not been thoroughly thought through and is not focused on achieving properly identified strategic outcomes. Anything other than a careful review of S4C's future is likely to bring about changes that benefit nobody."
He said that the Government must reconsider this issue urgently and hold a proper discussion, which involved interested parties here in Wales.
(BMcC/GK)
Plaid Cymru has called for an urgent rethink by the UK Government following the publication of their plans to put the Welsh S4C under the control of the BBC.
Wales' Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones has consistently called for a full review of S4C before any announcements on its future are made.
He has this week attacked what he claimed in a 'backroom deal' in London that has led to the current plans coming to light.
He criticised the action and said that it calls into question the very future of the independent TV production in Wales.
Plaid Leader, Mr Jones, also commented: "These plans have come to light completely unacceptable way - and are the result of severely limited and hasty discussions in London.
"The last thing we need at the moment is action that has not been thoroughly thought through and is not focused on achieving properly identified strategic outcomes. Anything other than a careful review of S4C's future is likely to bring about changes that benefit nobody."
He said that the Government must reconsider this issue urgently and hold a proper discussion, which involved interested parties here in Wales.
(BMcC/GK)
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