HL Deb 28 July 1999 vol 604 c193WA
Baroness Cox

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will consider introducing a BBC World Service provision for Armenia similar to the existing service for Azerbaijan. [HL3785]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The BBC World Service is constantly investigating ways of improving its services. An Armenian service is not at present a priority but the World Service is constantly keeping the situation in relation to language services under review. The World Service does broadcast special Russian language programmes for the region, which include regular reporting of Armenian affairs; some of these are re-broadcast by one of the leading FM stations in Yerevan.