Bòrd na Gàidhlig appointment

OFCOM has today announced the reappointment of Iain Stephen Morrison (left)to the board of MG ALBA, the body responsible for ensuring that high-quality television programmes in Gaelic are made available to people in Scotland.

Ofcom’s recommendation for the reappointment has been agreed by John Swinney MSP, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills. This follows an appraisal process led by the chair of MG ALBA, Allan Macdonald, and a reappointment interview with Ofcom.

Iain Stephen is currently the vice-chair of MG ALBA standards committee and will continue as the Bòrd na Gàidhlig nominee on the board. His second term begins on 10 August 2019 and will run for four years.