§ Dr. SpinkTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what representations he has had from the Broadcasting Standards Council and the Independent Television Commission regarding television broadcasts originating from outside the United Kingdom with regard to standards of taste, decency, violence and sexual content; which broadcasts have been mentioned; and if he will make a statement about the United Kingdom's ability to control pornographic broadcasts.
§ Mr. BrookeI have received reports from both the Broadcasting Standards Council and the Independent Television Commission concerning the satellite channel Red Hot Dutch. I am considering what action is open to me to take under the powers available to me in the Broadcasting Act 1990, consistent with the United Kingdom's obligations under the EC broadcasting directive.