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Proceeding contribution from Paul Farrelly (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 20 May 2009. It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Electronic Communications.


Electronic Communications

It is important that the BBC does not get too big for its boots—indeed, the Select Committee on Culture, Media and Sport was recently critical of BBC Worldwide. The demands on the BBC are growing with, for instance, the current discussions about Channel 4's funding gap. What would be the effect on sensible business negotiations if the BBC's settlement was simply ripped up in the way proposed?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
492 c1583 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
BBC Broadcasting programmes Finance Fees and charges Payments Television licences
Legislation
Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk