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The Scottish Broadcasting Commission is due to publish its final report later. 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.