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Written question asked by Tim Collins (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 October 1998. It was answered by Janet Anderson (Labour) on Thursday, 29 October 1998 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what representations he has made to the Board of Governors of the BBC concerning scheduling revisions at Radio 4 and the ratings of that channel. - (Holding answer 26 October 1998).
Answer

Mr. Collins: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations he has made to the Board of Governors of the BBC concerning scheduling revisions at Radio 4 and the ratings of that channel; and if he will make a statement. [56420] Janet Anderson: [holding answer 26 October 1998]: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I have made no such representations. Responsibility for all matters concerning the editorial content and scheduling of programmes rests with the BBC itself.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
318 c267W; 56420
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Radio BBC Radio 4