§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has received any representations about the quality of the news and current affairs service provided by the managing editors of Greater London Radio, Greater Manchester Radio, and BBC Radio WM for the communities which they serve; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Ann WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent representations he has received concerning the future of Greater Manchester Radio.
§ Mr. WaddingtonSo far this year I have received nine letters from hon. Members and four letters from members of the public expressing support for BBC local radio stations in metropolitan areas.
§ Mr. DykesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what information he has as to the current number of listeners to Greater London Radio.
§ Mr. WaddingtonAny information on listenership is derived from the BBC which will be able to give my hon. Friend its latest estimates and details of the methodology employed.