HC Deb 15 July 1992 vol 211 c754W
Mr. Mallon

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what plans he has to ensure that regional broadcasting within Northern Ireland is maintained and enhanced; and if he will make it his policy to ensure that regional broadcasting stations at Newry town hall and elsewhere will continue to operate in the future.

Mr. Key

BBC programming and day-to-day administration, including its continuing commitment to regional broadcasting in Northern Ireland, are a matter for the corporation under its royal charter and licence and agreement. The Broadcasting Act 1990 established the framework for other national and regional television and radio services.