Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Peter Ainsworth (Conservative), on Tuesday, 20 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 24 members in total.

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DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE BBC

That this House reasserts the importance of maintaining the integrity and political impartiality of the BBC; recognises the contribution made by Mr Greg Dyke to the broadcasting industry; believes, however, that his substantial financial donations to the Labour Party render him inappropriate to be the next Director General of the BBC; and is confident that, in making this appointment, the BBC Governors will be conscious of the need to avoid accusations of political bias or cronyism.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

560 

Session

1998-99

Other sponsors

Nick Hawkins

Teresa Gorman

Peter Luff

Lord Horam

Lord Risby

Subjects

BBC Finance Public appointments Political parties Labour Dyke, Greg

Link

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