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Written question asked by Baroness May of Maidenhead (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 November 2005. It was answered by James Purnell (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 November 2005 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Premier League

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much the Office of Communications has spent to date on its investigation into Premier League broadcasting rights.
Answer

Ofcom and the Office of Fair Trading, as the national competition authorities, have been advising the European Commission in relation to their investigation into the sale of Premier League broadcasting rights. The level of expenditure by Ofcom on this work is a matter for the Chief Executive, Stephen Carter, and officials have asked him 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
25706; 439 c305W;439 c305W
Session
2005-06
Related items
Deposited Paper HINF 2005/2059
Wednesday, 30 November 2005
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Broadcasting Football
Link
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