Written question asked by Ian Bruce (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 6 April 2001. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Friday, 6 April 2001 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what impact the Office of Fair Trading inquiry into BSkyB will have on the timetable to switch off analogue television channels and accelerate the take-up of digital TV.

Answer: Mr. Ian Bruce: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what impact the Office of Fair Trading inquiry into BSkyB will have on the timetable to switch off analogue television channels and accelerate the take-up of digital TV. [R] [157142] Dr. Howells: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry is unable to comment on a Competition Act inquiry by the Office of Fair Trading while it is being undertaken. The Director General of Fair Trading expects to reach a view by this summer on whether or not an infringement decision should be issued against BSkyB.

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