Written question asked by David Winnick (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 July 1997. It was answered by Mark Fisher (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 1997 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: What plans he has to meet the Chairman and Director General of the BBC to discuss the future radio broadcasting of the House.

Answer: Mr. Winnick: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has to meet the chairman and Director General of the BBC to discuss the future radio broadcasting of the House; and if he will make a statement. [9878] Mr. Fisher: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has no such plans. Under the terms of its agreement with the Secretary of State, the BBC is required to transmit an impartial day by day account of the proceedings in both Houses of Parliament, but it is for the BBC to determine the best way in which to meet this obligation. The BBC is carrying out an extensive consultation exercise about the future direction of Radio 4 and I am sure it will take into account in arriving at its decisions the strong feelings expressed by Madam Speaker and by hon. Members on both sides of this House about the broadcasting of our proceedings.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 9878; 298 c439W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: BBC Broadcasting Broadcasting programmes House of Commons Legislatures Radio BBC Radio 4