Written question asked by Siobhain McDonagh (Labour) on Monday, 15 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 19 April 2002. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Friday, 19 April 2002 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 she has received from the Chairmen and chief executives of (a) Granada plc and (b) Carlton Communications plc since 27th March.

Answer: John Barrett: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what meetings she has had with representatives of (a) Granada plc and (b) Carlton Communications plc since ITV Digital's entry into administration; [50710] Siobhain McDonagh: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations she has received from the Chairmen and chief executives of (a) Granada plc and (b) Carlton Communications plc since 27 March. [50668] Mr. Pike: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions she has had with representatives of Granada plc and Carlton Communications plc since ITV Digital went into administration. [50847] Dr. Howells: Over the past weeks I have been kept closely in touch by all sides involved in the ITV Digital negotiations. However the decisions taken by ITV Digital are commercial decisions for them, and them alone, to take.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 383 c1215-6W; 50668
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Digital broadcasting ITV Digital Granada Group Carlton Communications
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk