Written question asked by Jonathan Sayeed (Conservative) on Monday, 24 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 January 2005. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Monday, 31 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, whether the statement in the recent report by the Ofcom Consumer Panel that, though financial barriers to digital conversion exist, they are of secondary importance, represents Government policy.

Answer: Mr. Sayeed: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport whether the statement in the recent report by the Ofcom Consumer Panel that, though financial barriers to digital conversion exist, they are of secondary importance, represents Government policy. [211367] Estelle Morris: The independent Ofcom Consumer Panel report published in November gave views on what help may be necessary to ensure the interests of the most vulnerable consumers are protected. We are considering the recommendations in the Panel's report and will be responding in due course.

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