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Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 23 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 December 1999. It was answered by Janet Anderson (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 December 1999 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, what representations he has received about the removal of current affairs and analysis from BBC World TV programming. - Includes figures.
Answer

Mr. Malcolm Bruce: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations he has received about the removal of current affairs and analysis from BBC World TV programming. [99965] Janet Anderson: We have received three representations from hon. Members and their constituents. I am afraid however it is a longstanding principle that the Government do not intervene in the BBC's programming and editorial issues, which are matters for the BBC Board of Governors.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
99965; 340 c469W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Broadcasting programmes Television BBC World Service Overseas broadcasting
Contains statistics
Yes