§ Mr. GroganTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many representations he has received on the subject of sporting events listed under Part IV of the Broadcasting Act 1996, since May 1997. [49099]
§ Mr. Chris SmithI have received 1,949 representations, including 261 from hon. Members, on this subject since I announced my review of the list in May 1997.
§ Mr. GroganTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many representations he has received supporting the Gordon Committee's representations to remove live coverage of cricket test matches played in England from the events listed under Part IV of the Broadcasting Act 1996. [49098]
§ Mr. Chris SmithI received 67 representations, including 12 from hon. Members, in support of the recommendations of Lord Gordon's advisory group on Test cricket.