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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 6 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 14 members in total.


TIMING OF NEWS BULLETINS ON BBC1

That this House condemns the decision of the BBC's Board of Governors to move BBC1's Nine O'clock News to 10 pm one year ahead of schedule and without public consultation; believes that this decision and the decision to move Panorama to a late Sunday evening slot represent a further marginalisation of news and current affairs on BBC1; and calls on the BBC's Board of Governors to reinstate the Nine O'clock News on BBC1 with immediate effect.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

TIMING OF NEWS BULLETINS ON BBC1 (1127A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Joan Walley (primary, Labour) and tabled on Thursday, 16 November 2000. It has been signed by 2 members in total.
at end add 'and to reschedule Panorama so that it does not clash with The Westminster Hour on Radio 4.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1127 
1127A1 
Session
1999-00
Subjects
BBC Broadcasting programmes Television BBC News Panorama
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk