§ Mr. DoranTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what proposals he has to improve regional management and control of Channel 3. [122459]
§ Janet AndersonThese are matters for the Independent Television Commission. The Broadcasting Act 1996 empowers the Commission to vary a Channel 3 licence on a change of control if they consider it may be prejudicial to the regional character of the service. The Commission can take into account the extent to which managerial and editorial decisions are taken by persons employed in the licence area.