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Written question asked by Lord Hanningfield (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Thursday, 21 July 2005.


Lord Birt

Question
Whether Lord Birt, since his appointment as the Prime Minister’s strategy adviser, has met (a) Mr Mark Thompson, director-general of the BBC, and (b) the board of governors of the BBC; and, if so, what issues were discussed on each occasion.
Answer

Lord Birt has meetings with a wide range of organisations and individuals in his role as the Prime Minister’s unpaid adviser, although his remit does not extend to broadcasting policy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
244; 673 c289WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Directors BBC Governing bodies Prime Minister Special advisers Meetings Birt, Lord Thompson, Mark
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk