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Written question asked by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Friday, 16 July 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 July 2010. It was answered by Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Digital Switchover Fund

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport what the projected total underspend is in the Digital Switchover Fund.
Answer

The BBC licence fee settlement ring-fenced £600 million for the Digital Switchover Help Scheme. We now estimate that the Help Scheme will underspend by £300 million.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
514 c332-3W; 10223
Session
2010-12
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Digital switchover help scheme
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk