 | Press ReleasesBBC Scotland statement in response to Alex Salmond speech |
BBC Scotland issued the following statement in response to a speech by the First Minister Scotland, Alex Salmond, about broadcasting policy for Scotland: "We welcome any debate on broadcasting as we believe BBC Scotland has a very strong story to tell and already contributes significantly to the Scottish economy.
"We are about to open our new £188m state-of-the-art headquarters at Pacific Quay in Glasgow – the most sophisticated digital production centre in Europe – and it will benefit not just BBC Scotland but the entire broadcasting industry. Our Network TV commissions are set to increase with £50m investment forecast for the coming year and further growth planned for 2008/2009, while our overall investment for Scottish output remains strong. "Like the First Minister we believe in having strong links with theatre companies and we work with them on an ongoing basis. A new radio drama studio within Pacific Quay will enable us to start broadcasting new drama for our listeners every month from next year. We also work hard to develop new comedy writing and a number of new programmes will be aired over the next few weeks as a result of that collaboration. "We look forward to the opening of Pacific Quay next month. The decision to make this major investment is a sign of the BBC's confidence in the strength and ability of the creative community in Scotland." BBC Scotland Press Office | 
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