Philip Schlesinger gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee on 8 February. The future governance and strategy of the new Screen Unit proposed by Creative Scotland was at the heart of discussion. Philip’s evidence focused on the need to have forward-looking research and intelligence (not just data-gathering) and to address the rapid changes that are presently transforming delivery systems and consumption, raising major questions about the future of public service media and the stability of present arrangements.

First published: 12 February 2018

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