Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 July 1997. It was answered by Mark Fisher (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of National Heritage.

Dept of National Heritage

Question: If he will place particular priority on local radio for live commentary in his review of the protected list of sports events.

Answer: Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will place particular priority on local radio for live commentary in his review of the protected list of sports events; and if he will make a statement. [6869] Mr. Fisher: The arrangements for listing under the Broadcasting Act 1996 refer only to live television broadcasts of major events. However, the review of listed events will need to assess the effectiveness of the voluntary arrangements for unbundling the various types of broadcasting rights as a substitute form of access to some events. In doing so, we may also consider whether more needs to be done to secure live radio commentary on major events.

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