The BBC is alive to the issue that the hon. Gentleman raises.

All of the hon.

The BBC is alive to the issue that the hon. Gentleman raises.

I am not surprised that the Magistrates Association has been calling for that. As I said in my answer to my right hon.

My right hon. Friend makes a fair point, and this is why we are having this consultation, to which he will no doubt contribute.

I am not surprised that the Magistrates Association has been calling for that. As I said in my answer to my right hon.

My right hon. Friend makes a fair point, and this is why we are having this consultation, to which he will no doubt contribute.

The beauty of the current model is that there are assurances on funding, as there is a five-year deal.

I am delighted to hear how my hon. Friend came about. We should all be grateful that he is the BBC’s responsibility.

The hon. Gentleman makes a sensible point.