HC Deb 09 February 1999 vol 325 c193W
Mr. Peter Ainsworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what representations he has received from the ITC regarding the provision of digital broadcasting for educational services. [69692]

Mr. Charles Clarke

[holding answer 8 February 1998]: There have been a number of contacts with the Independent Television Commission over the last year, including both a meeting and exchanges of correspondence.

Mr. Peter Ainsworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many tenders his Department has received for the provision of digital broadcasting services. [69691]

Mr. Charles Clarke

[holding answer 8 February 1999]: Responses to tendering exercises conducted by the Department for Education and Employment are treated as commercial in confidence.