Written question asked by Tim Yeo (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 July 2002. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 July 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, if she will make a statement on progress in appointing a Chairman of Ofcom. - (Holding answer 1 July 2002).

Answer: Mr. Yeo: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on progress in appointing a Chairman of Ofcom. [65464] Dr. Howells: [holding answer 1 July 2002]: Advertisements for the position of Chairman of OFCOM have appeared in the national press and newspapers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A panel, including two independent members, will interview short-listed candidates shortly and we hope to announce the name of the successful person towards the end of July or early in August.

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