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Written question asked by John Whittingdale (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 November 2002. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Thursday, 21 November 2002 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 consultations took place before the decision was taken to lift the restriction on the number of digital channels operated by BBC Worldwide through UKTV; and what the outcome was; what publicity was given to the decision to lift the restriction on the number of digital channels operated by BBC Worldwide through UKTV; when the restriction on the number of digital channels operated by BBC Worldwide through UKTV was lifted; and for what reasons.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
394 c230-1W;394 c228-9W; 80430;80437;80426
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Digital broadcasting Joint ventures Publicity Regulation Television Television channels BBC Worldwide UKTV
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk