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Written question asked by Jonathan Edwards (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 31 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 February 2012. It was answered by Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Conservative) on Monday, 6 February 2012 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Broadcasting

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport what information his Department holds on which BBC channels are broadcast outside the UK, by country; and at what cost per country to the (a) UK licence-fee payer and (b) public purse.
Answer

The BBC does not routinely provide the Department with information on BBC channels broadcast outside the UK, with the exception of information provided in the public domain. When necessary for a specific purpose, the Department may seek to obtain further information.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
93310; 540 c6W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
BBC Overseas broadcasting
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk