Written question asked by Linda Gilroy (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 January 2005. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Monday, 17 January 2005 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 the Government is taking to ensure that regional programmes are well represented in independent television schedules. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Linda Gilroy:: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps the Government are taking to ensure that regional programmes are well represented in independent television schedules. [208464] Tessa Jowell:The Government remain committed to retaining a strong regional dimension to public service broadcasting and this is reflected in the provisions of the Communications Act 2003. It is for the regulator, Ofcom, to determine how the statutory obligations are best met.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 208464; 429 c715W;429 c718W
Session: 2004-05
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Broadcasting programmes Commercial broadcasting Local broadcasting Television
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk