BBC’s Criteria for the Allocation of PPBs 

BBC Channels for PPBs 
PPBs will be broadcast in the relevant nation on BBC One and BBC Two. 


Allocation Criteria for PPBs 
England 
A registered political party in England will qualify for a PPB in Autumn, 


Winter and Spring in England if it: 


1. holds more than one seat in the House of Commons; and 
2. can demonstrate substantial levels of electoral support across a 
series of elections in England. 
Scotland 

A registered political party in Scotland will qualify for a PPB in Autumn, 
Winter and Spring in Scotland if it: 

1. holds more than one seat in: 
(a) the Scottish Parliament; or 
(b) the House of Commons, 
and 
2. can demonstrate substantial levels of electoral support across a 
series of elections in Scotland. 

Wales 

A registered political party in Wales will qualify for a PPB in Autumn, 
Winter and Spring in Wales if it: 

1. holds more than one seat in: 
(a) the Welsh Assembly; or 
(b) the House of Commons, 
and 
2. can demonstrate substantial levels of electoral support across a 

series of elections in Wales. 

Northern Ireland 

A registered political party in Northern Ireland will qualify for 1 or 2 PPB 
in Northern Ireland in the period of September to March (excluding 
December) if it: 

1. holds more than one seat in: 
(a) the Northern Ireland Assembly; or 
(b) the House of Commons, 
and 
2. can demonstrate substantial levels of electoral support across a 
series of elections in Northern Ireland. 
NB. PPBs will not be scheduled during election periods and may be 
cancelled or postponed if elections or by-elections are called. 
Scheduling must be confirmed not less than six weeks before 
transmission date and is subject to BBC agreement. 


Production Guidelines 

Parties must abide by the Production Guidelines, available on the 
website of the Broadcasters’ Liaison Group.