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Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 June 2005. It was answered by James Purnell (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 June 2005 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Ofcom

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what guidelines Ofcom work to when deciding whether to investigate complaints made against television programmes; and if she will make a statement;
Answer

The matters raised are the responsibility of the Office of Communications (Ofcom) as independent regulator. Accordingly, my officials have asked the Chief Executive of Ofcom to respond directly to the hon. Member. Copies of the Chief Executive's letter will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6176; 435 c894W;435 c897-8W
Session
2005-06
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP 05/1108
Friday, 15 July 2005
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Broadcasting programmes Ofcom Television