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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Mark Fisher (Labour), on Wednesday, 20 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 67 members in total.

CUTS TO THE BBC WORLD SERVICE

That this House deplores any plan by the BBC to reduce its foreign language programmes at a time when the Government has increased the World Service budget; believes that the World Service is an extraordinary asset and ambassador for Britain; is deeply concerned by the lack of consultation by the BBC; and calls on the Government to enter discussions with the BBC to avert these proposed cuts.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

CUTS TO THE BBC WORLD SERVICE (220A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Eric Illsley (primary, Labour) and tabled on Thursday, 21 January 1999. It has been signed by 45 members in total.
leave out from 'House' to end and add 'believes that the World Service is an extraordinary asset and ambassador for Britain; deplores any plan which would reduce the effectiveness of the World Service at a time when the Government has increased its budget; but believes that to flourish the World Service must adapt and change and in particular should be investing in alternatives to short wave such as FM and the Internet; and calls on the Government to conclude the ongoing discussions with the BBC as to how the increased grant in aid can be used to maximise World Service effectiveness.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
220 
220A1 
Session
1998-99
Subjects
BBC World Service Overseas broadcasting
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk