Written question asked by Kelvin Hopkins (Labour) on Monday, 12 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 March 2001. It was answered by Janet Anderson (Labour) on Monday, 19 March 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, if he will make a statement on the role of Channel 4 in a multi-channel broadcasting environment. - Inc ref to White Paper "A New Future For Communications" published last December.

Answer: Mr. Hopkins: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on the role of Channel 4 in a multi-channel broadcasting environment. [153915] Janet Anderson: As the Government made clear in the White Paper "A New Future For Communications", published last December, we will maintain Channel 4 as a public service broadcaster in the multi-channel environment with a remit which complements and provides competition to the BBC and the ITV companies. We will also ensure that Channel 4 continues to provide distinctive and innovative programming.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 153915; 365 c63W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Broadcasting Broadcasting programmes Channel Four Television Television
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