Written question asked by Mark Pritchard (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 June 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 July 2006. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 July 2006 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Belarus
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what financial assistance the UK Government are giving to establish a free Belarus radio.
- Answer
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[holding answer 4 July 2006]: Since 1 November 2005, the UK, together with EU partners, has funded independent radio broadcasts into Belarus. The most recently launched project by the European Commission is to last for two years at the cost of €2 million. The project comprises TV and radio broadcasts from Poland, Lithuania and Germany into Belarus. It also provides funding for internet print media and training of journalists.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 81847; 448 c1150W
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Press freedom Belarus
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