Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor John Gunnell (Labour), on Thursday, 31 October 1996, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 64 members in total.

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BBC IMPARTIALITY

That this House congratulates the BBC on its thorough, well informed and, in general, politically well-balanced coverage of news and current affairs; notes that Sir Stanley Kalms is a generous donor to the Conservative Party, was vice-presid ent of the 45th Conservative Party Winter Ball fundraiser, is in charge of a Conservative Party Unit seeking business endorsements and is actively involved in the production of Co nservative Party campaigning material; in light of this, considers that Sir Stanley cannot be considered impartial on matters of party political debate; consequently expresses serious concern about the BBC's use of Sir Stanley as an expert business commentator in a 6 o'clock news report on the recent interest rate rise as well as in other news reports; and calls upon the BBC to take action to ensure that the political impatiality for which it is rightly renowned is extended throughout its news coverage.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

115 

Session

1996-97

Subjects

BBC Political impartiality

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk