By Gillian West

The BBC has dismissed claims it could be forced to disclose the salaries of its highest paid earners under a government proposal to “satisfy public intrigue”.

Culture secretary, John Whittingdale, is reported to be unveiling the plans as part of a government white paper on the future of the BBC next week.

The Daily Telegraph revealed the plans were included as part of a draft version of the white paper and circulated among Whitehall officials. Speaking to the Guardian, a BBC spokesperson said that though the move may satisfy public intrigue it “does nothing to serve the genuine public interest.”

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Source: The Drum