Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor John Grogan (Labour), on Thursday, 7 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 92 members in total.

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BBC THREE

That this House is concerned that young people are now watching less news and current affairs programming than the average viewer; welcomes the BBC's proposals for its new free-to-air digital channel BBC Three aimed at young adults which will combine intelligent entertainment and new British drama with 30 new half-hour current affairs programmes a year and hourly news bulletins, a dedicated interactive news service and online support covering breaking news with deeper information on subjects that particularly touch younger audiences; welcomes BBC Three's firm commitment to supporting multicultural perspectives and to harnessing and reflecting the best British creative talent from around the UK; and urges the Secretary of State for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to grant approval to BBC Three as soon as possible.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

BBC THREE (962A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Michael Fallon (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Wednesday, 20 March 2002. It has been signed by 1 members in total.

after 'UK;' insert 'but reminds the BBC that it has two terrestrial channels, BBC 1 and BBC 2, which could and should be used for these admirable purposes rather than the dumbed down mediocrity in which they currently indulge.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

962 

962A1 

Session

2001-02

Subjects

BBC Broadcasting Broadcasting programmes Digital broadcasting Young people Television Television channels

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk