英国拒绝威尔士人主张在S4C主席任命中发挥正式作用,维持目前的程序。 UK rejects Welsh push for formal role in S4C chair appointments, maintaining current process.

英国政府拒绝塞内德文化委员会向威尔士立法者发出正式任命S4C主席的呼吁, The UK government has declined calls from the Senedd’s culture committee to give Welsh lawmakers a formal role in appointing S4C’s chair, stating no changes to the current process are planned. 媒体部长Ian Murray强调,广播仍然是保留的权力,联合王国全境的监管框架提供规模经济,支持威尔士生产。 Media minister Ian Murray emphasized that broadcasting remains a reserved power, with a UK-wide regulatory framework providing economies of scale and supporting Welsh production. 虽然与威尔士政府进行了协商,提出了候选人建议,并在咨询小组中有一名代表,但最终任命仍由联合王国承担。 While the Welsh Government was consulted, offered candidate suggestions, and had a representative on the advisory panel, final appointments remain with the UK. Murray援引了2011年的一项协议,该协议确保就S4C和BBC董事会的作用进行磋商,申明现有安排有效运作。 Murray cited a 2011 agreement ensuring consultation on S4C and BBC board roles, affirming that existing arrangements have functioned effectively.