HC Deb 28 June 1999 vol 334 c42W
16. Mr. Grogan

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on the review of the future funding of the BBC.[87213]

Mr. Chris Smith

I asked Gavyn Davies to report to me on the future funding of the BBC by the end of July. I understand that the panel are on course to do this.

25. Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when he expects to receive the final recommendations from the BBC funding review panel; and if he will make a statement. [87224]

Mr. Chris Smith

I expect to receive the review panel's conclusions by the end of July. I will then consult publicly on the findings.