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Written question asked by Chris Ruane (Labour) on Thursday, 18 May 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 May 2006. It was answered by Shaun Woodward (Labour) on Monday, 5 June 2006 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Television Advertising

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport which organisations Ofcom has met to discuss restrictions on television advertising of food products targeting children; since she asked Ofcom to examine the issue on 1 December 2003; and on what dates.
Answer

The matter raised is the responsibility of the Office of Communications as independent regulator. Accordingly, my officials have asked the Chief Executive of Ofcom to respond directly to my hon. Friend. Copies of the Chief Executive's letter will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
447 c140W;447 c141W; 73193
Session
2005-06
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP 06/1539
Wednesday, 5 July 2006
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Advertising Food
Link
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