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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 15 November 1996. It was answered by Iain Sproat (Conservative) on Friday, 15 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of National Heritage.


Dept of National Heritage

Question
What discussions she has had with television, satellite and cable companies regarding the introduction of a non-statutory system for publicly rating their television output for sex and violence; and if she will make it her policy to encourage television, satellite and cable companies to introduce a system for publishing a rating for sex and violence with their television schedules.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
285 c365-6W; 3541;3542
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Violence Television Sexual intercourse