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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
But if Scotland becomes independent, the analogy with SC4, which broadcasts within the UK, is not correct.
I cannot see a Scottish Government being happy for a legal requirement to be maintained that its citizens who use a TV must pay a foreign organisation or face legal action. Presumably, therefore, either the Scottish Government will collect and pay the BBC or there would be some form of subscription.
I'm not sure how they would deal with the Freesat issue, though!
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Old Boy, this is now, if there is a Yes vote then everything is up for negotiation.
All the BBC Alba staff are in Scotland and all the equipment. I think the name will change but not the remit.
Freesat: remove Scottish Postcodes. TBH I do believe this will all be ironed out. Let's not forget, the new broadcaster is expected to take over on January 1st 2017 at the end of the current charter. So arrangements can be put in place/negotiated.