Written question asked by James Purnell (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 October 2002. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 October 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, when she plans to publish the Government's response to the Joint Committee on the Draft Communications Bill. - Government's response will be published this afternoon (CM5646).

Answer: James Purnell: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when she plans to publish the Government's response to the Joint Committee on the Draft Communications Bill. [78438] Tessa Jowell: With my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, I have pleasure to inform the House that the Government's formal response to the Joint Committee on the Draft Communications Bill will be published this afternoon. I would also like to express my gratitude to Lord Puttnam and his committee for their valuable contribution to our preparations of the Communications Bill.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 78438; 391 c703W;391 c699W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Broadcasting Competition Communication Ownership Radio Regulation Television
Legislation: Draft Communications Bill
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk