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Written question asked by Roger Berry (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 September 2002. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Thursday, 19 September 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 steps she is taking to ensure that OFCOM takes into account the rights and needs of disabled consumers and reflects best practice on access standards. - In carrying out its functions OFCOM must have regard to the needs of people with disabilities - this is stipulated in Clause 3(2) of the draft Communications Bill.
Answer

Mr. Berry: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps she is taking to ensure that OFCOM takes into account the rights and needs of disabled consumers and reflects best practice on access standards. [67782] Dr. Howells: In carrying out its functions OFCOM must have regard to the needs of people with disabilities--this is stipulated in Clause 3(2) of the draft Communications Bill.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
390 c129W; 67782
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Access Disability Broadcasting Communication Ofcom Standards
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk