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Written question asked by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 June 2008. It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Thursday, 10 July 2008 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Departmental Television

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport to what premium Sky, digital terrestrial or cable television channels (a) her Department and (b) each of its agencies subscribes; and at what yearly cost in the most recent period for which figures are available.
Answer

At the Department’s two main London HQ buildings CNN is received via Sky and Virgin Media (formerly NTL). Sky Sports is provided as an additional channel for Ministerial Drivers and is received via Sky. The total annual estimated cost in financial year 2007-08 was £9,357.The Maritime and Coastguard Agency subscribes to Sky at an annual cost in financial year 2007-08 of £775.No other premium television channels are taken at other Department for Transport Executive Agencies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
478 c1754W; 215644
Session
2007-08
Related items
Departmental Television
Monday, 6 October 2008
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Department for Transport Television
Link
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