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Written question asked by John Battle (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 November 1989. It was answered by David Mellor (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 November 1989 on behalf of the Home Office.


Untitled Written question

Question
What provisions it is proposed to include in proposed Broadcasting Bill to ensure that Broadcasting Standards Council or Independent Television Commission have adequate powers to enforce representation of deaf people & to monitor & enforce standards for hard of hearing & deaf people; & what provisions to ensure access to television viewing for deaf viewers through subtitling or sign language & for monitoring of sound quality. - Includes ref to 157 c704-5W.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
159 c754W;159 c753-4W
Session
1988-89
Subjects
Broadcasting Disability aids Hearing impairment Independent Television Commission Television Television channels Teletext Broadcasting Standards Council Sign language