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Written question asked by Graham Allen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 October 1996. It was answered by Lord Horam (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 October 1996 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
What plans he has to establish a good health channel on television in co-operation with the NHS and cable companies.
Answer

Mr. Allen: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to establish a good health channel on television in co-operation with the NHS and cable companies. [738] Mr. Horam: There are no plans at present to establish a health channel. However the development of the NHSnet, a secure national network developed for the NHS, will offer a number of opportunities to discuss new communications techniques for disseminating information.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
738; 284 c134-5W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Broadcasting programmes NHS Public service broadcasting Television Television channels Information services Cable television