BRIEF-Channel 4 Statement On The UK Government's Proposal To Privatise Channel 4

* CHANNEL 4 STATEMENT ON THE UK GOVERNMENT'S PROPOSAL TO PRIVATISE CHANNEL 4

* CHANNEL 4 SAYS REMAINS LEGALLY COMMITTED TO ITS UNIQUE PUBLIC-SERVICE REMIT * CHANNEL 4 SAYS HAS ENGAGED IN GOOD FAITH WITH THE GOVERNMENT THROUGHOUT THE CONSULTATION PROCESS

* CHANNEL 4 SAYS THE PROPOSAL TO PRIVATISE CHANNEL 4 WILL REQUIRE A LENGTHY LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND POLITICAL DEBATE * CHANNEL 4 SAYS WILL OF COURSE CONTINUE TO ENGAGE WITH DCMS, GOVERNMENT AND PARLIAMENT

* CHANNEL 4 SAYS IT IS DISAPPOINTING TODAY’S ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN MADE WITHOUT FORMALLY RECOGNISING SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST CONCERNS

Also Read: PM Modi chairs meeting with senior Ministers, Opposition raises fuel price rise in Parliament