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Written question asked by Baroness May of Maidenhead (Conservative) on Friday, 14 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 October 2005. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Thursday, 20 October 2005 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Premier League Football (TV Rights)

Question
(4) what discussions (a) Ofcom and (b) the Office of Fair Trading have had since 1 June 2004 with (i) the European Commission and (ii) the European Commissioner for Competition on the matter of deciding the structure of FA premier league television broadcasting rights from season 2007–08 onwards.
Answer

The matters raised are the responsibility of Ofcom and OFT, as independent regulators. Accordingly, officials have asked the Chief Executives of both organisations to respond directly to the hon. Member. Copies of the Chief Executives' letters will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19424; 437 c1153W;437 c1129W
Session
2005-06
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