HC Deb 22 May 1996 vol 278 c300W
Mr. Grocott

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage when she intends to publish the results of her consultation document on sport on television. [28784]

Mr. Sproat

[holding answer 20 May 1996]: "Broadcast Sports Rights: Informing the Debate" was not a formal consultation document, but a discussion paper published to assist the public and parliamentary debate. The Government's conclusions are reflected in the clauses on listed events which now form part of the Broadcasting Bill.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage, pursuant to her answer of 29 April,Official Report, column 370, what consultations she has had with the home rugby unions concerning the possibility of adding the Five Home Nations international championship to the schedule of listed events under the Broadcasting Act 1990. [30407]

Mr. Sproat

[holding answer 21 May 1996]: I have had several informal discussions.