Digital TV network is way ahead of Scotland.

The SNP is calling for a digital network to be the way forward for broadcasting in Scotland after an OFCOM review of public service broadcasting suggested a network of local digital news.

 SNP MP and Culture spokesman Pete Wishart repeated the SNP's commitment to a Scottish digital channel and network and to the devolution of broadcasting controls as OFCOM allowed STV to reduce Scottish output and suggested commercial broadcasters use BBC regional news services.

Mr Wishart said;

"The Broadcasting Commission recommended a Scottish Digital Network and that, alongside devolution of broadcasting controls, is what we should be working toward.

“People in Scotland want to see Scottish made programmes on Scottish television. STV may wish to cut costs but reducing Scottish content will harm the STV brand.

“There must be no diminution of broadcast news services across Scotland, indeed, we should be stepping up and extending such programming.

“OFCOM needed to come forward with a clear plan for the future of public service broadcasting – instead we have proposals that will complicate not clarify the vision of public service broadcasting in Scotland."