Written question asked by Brian White (Labour) on Monday, 15 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 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 steps she is taking to ensure that there is a competitive market in the provision of cable television to residential customers.

Answer: Brian White: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps she is taking to ensure that there is a competitive market in the provision of cable television to residential customers. [199205] Estelle Morris: There is a competitive market in the provision of digital television services through the three platforms of digital terrestrial television, satellite and cable. It is a commercial decision for cable companies whether to provide a service to a geographic area, and there is no restriction on companies wishing to enter the market.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 199205; 426 c1802W;426 c1806W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Competition Digital broadcasting Households Television Cable television
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk