Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 25 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 April 2002. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 April 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 discussions she has had with Granada plc and Carlton Communications plc over the future of ITV Digital; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions she has had with Granada plc and Carlton Communications plc over the future of ITV Digital; and if she will make a statement. [47041] Dr. Howells: Over the past few weeks, I have been kept closely in touch by all sides involved in the ITV Digital negotiations. However, the decisions taken by ITV Digital are commercial decisions for them, and them alone, to take. An administrator has now been appointed and is in charge of finding a satisfactory outcome for all the parties.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 47041; 383 c325W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Digital broadcasting Television ITV Digital Granada Group Carlton Communications
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk