Television Company Franchises

HC Deb 04 July 1990 vol 175 cc584-5W

Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning negative bidding for television company franchises; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning negative bidding for television company franchises; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mellor

A few responses to the broadcasting White Paper suggested the possibility of negative bidding for regional Channel 3 licences.