Whittingdale: 'BBC's contribution to music is absolutely essential'
Culture secretary John Whittingdale has moved to allay fears of cuts to BBC Music, calling the broadcaster "absolutely essential" to music in the UK.
Speaking at UK Music's #LetItBeeb campaign event, Whittingdale, who is overseeing the BBC's Royal Charter renewal, claimed to be a "huge fan of music". He added: "I regard the BBC's contribution to music in this country as absolutely essential."
The MP said: "I want the BBC to go on providing services like Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio ...
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