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| Call for Scottish digital channel | Call for Scottish digital channel |
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| The Scottish Broadcasting Commission is due to publish its final report. | |
| One key recommendation is likely to be a new digital TV channel to provide audiences in Scotland with "distinctively" Scottish programmes. | One key recommendation is likely to be a new digital TV channel to provide audiences in Scotland with "distinctively" Scottish programmes. |
| The commission, chaired by former BBC news boss Blair Jenkins, was set up by First Minister Alex Salmond a year ago. | The commission, chaired by former BBC news boss Blair Jenkins, was set up by First Minister Alex Salmond a year ago. |
| But as broadcasting is reserved to Westminster, neither the first minister nor the commissioner, has the power to order reform of the industry. | But as broadcasting is reserved to Westminster, neither the first minister nor the commissioner, has the power to order reform of the industry. |
| Mr Salmond wanted the commission to drive the pace of change, in an industry he regards as vital to Scottish culture and jobs. | Mr Salmond wanted the commission to drive the pace of change, in an industry he regards as vital to Scottish culture and jobs. |
| BBC Scotland political editor Brian Taylor said : "It is thought the report will recommend a new digital TV channel offering Scottish content, including perhaps news output which covers international affairs from a Scottish standpoint. | BBC Scotland political editor Brian Taylor said : "It is thought the report will recommend a new digital TV channel offering Scottish content, including perhaps news output which covers international affairs from a Scottish standpoint. |
| "Observers say, depending on content and audience demand, such a channel might either foster creativity or form a Caledonian cul-de-sac." | "Observers say, depending on content and audience demand, such a channel might either foster creativity or form a Caledonian cul-de-sac." |
| It is thought the report will also urge guarantees over promised new BBC investment, will warn of a funding gap afflicting the commercial sector and will argue the over-centralised broadcasting world needs to change. | It is thought the report will also urge guarantees over promised new BBC investment, will warn of a funding gap afflicting the commercial sector and will argue the over-centralised broadcasting world needs to change. |