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Written question asked by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 6 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 December 2005. It was answered by James Purnell (Labour) on Monday, 12 December 2005 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Audio Signing Services

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport which broadcasters covered by the Ofcom Code on Television Access Services did not broadcast (a) audio description and (b) signing during the first half of 2005.
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 the House.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
440 c1637W;440 c1637W; 36208
Session
2005-06
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP 06/292
Monday, 9 January 2006
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Broadcasting programmes Disability aids Television Sign language
Link
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