Written question asked by Ian Bruce (Conservative) on Monday, 2 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 April 2001. It was answered by Janet Anderson (Labour) on Thursday, 5 April 2001 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, when he expects the BBC and Channel 4 to join the independent television companies in promoting the new digital kite mark designed to help consumers identify genuine digital televisions; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Ian Bruce: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when he expects the BBC and Channel 4 to join the independent television companies in promoting the new digital kite mark designed to help consumers identify genuine digital televisions; and if he will make a statement. [R] [157040] Janet Anderson: This is a matter for the BBC and Channel 4. I understand, however, that the BBC is considering how best to raise public awareness of the DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting Project) logo, which distinguishes digital TV sets from analogue TV sets, as part of its ongoing promotion of digital services. Channel 4 has also been promoting its digital services in recent months and has indicated that it is prepared to participate in pan-industry initiatives to promote digital television, including the use of the DVB logo.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 157040; 366 c259W
Session: 2000-01
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Consumers Digital broadcasting Labelling Protection Regulation Television Standards specifications
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