Written question asked by Cathy Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 November 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 November 2010. It was answered by Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 November 2010 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Television: Disability Aids

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport what recent discussions he has had with Ofcom on the code on television access services.

Answer: On 11 June 2010, Ofcom published a statement following a review of television access services in the UK. On 14 July 2010, the Government responded to Ofocm's review.The Government's response, as well as more information on this review, is available on the Department for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport's website, and can be found using the link:"http://www.culture.gov.uk/publications/7237.aspx#letters"The Secretary of State has had no recent discussions with Ofcom on the code on television access services since responding to Ofcom's review.

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