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Written question asked by Chris Ruane (Labour) on Monday, 10 July 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 July 2006. It was answered by Shaun Woodward (Labour) on Thursday, 13 July 2006 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


TV Advertising

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what meetings Ofcom has held with organisations and individuals to discuss restrictions on television advertising for food products targeting children; and which meetings were (a) initiated by Ofcom and (b) attended by Ofcom in response to requests from a third party;
Answer

The matters raised are the responsibility of the Office of Communications as independent regulator. Accordingly, my officials have asked the Chief Executive of Ofcom to reply. Copies of the Chief Executive's letter will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
448 c1969W; 85241
Session
2005-06
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP 06/1765
Tuesday, 10 October 2006
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Advertising Food
Link
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