Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2003 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 request the Independent Television Commission to insist that television companies uphold franchise and licensing agreements relating to the broadcasting of regional news from specific county locations during the term of any franchise; and if she will make a statement. - This is a matter for the Independent Television Commission.
- Answer
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Andrew Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will request the Independent Television Commission to insist that television companies uphold franchise and licensing agreements relating to the broadcasting of regional news from specific county locations during the term of any franchise; and if she will make a statement. [139026] Estelle Morris: This is a matter for the Independent Television Commission.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 139026; 413 c474W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Broadcasting programmes Journalism Local broadcasting Regulation Television licences
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