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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Friday, 12 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 September 2003. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Thursday, 18 September 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, what discussions she has had with Ofcom on free-to-view broadcasting on digital satellite.
Answer

Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions she has had with OFCOM on free-to-view broadcasting on digital satellite. [130584] Estelle Morris: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has not had any formal discussions with OFCOM on this matter, as OFCOM has not yet been transferred any relevant functions. But this is a very serious issue which my Department as well as the ITC are monitoring.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
130584; 410 c959W;410 c957W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Access Digital broadcasting Channel Four Television Channel Five Broadcasting Fees and charges Exemptions Television Television channels Satellite broadcasting ITV Association
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk