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Written question asked by Baroness May of Maidenhead (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 October 2005. It was answered by James Purnell (Labour) on Monday, 24 October 2005 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Premier League (TV Rights)

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what (a) financial assistance and (b) legal assistance, Ofcom has offered to the European Commission on deciding the structure of Premier League television broadcasting rights from season 2007–08 onwards.
Answer

The matter raised is the responsibility of Ofcom, as independent regulator. Accordingly, officials have asked the chief executive to respond directly to the hon. Member. Copies of the letter will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20276; 438 c71W;438 c71W
Session
2005-06
Related items
Deposited Paper HINF 2005/2059
Wednesday, 30 November 2005
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Football Television