§ Mr. GorstTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will review the restrictive covenants covering all BBC archives when he is considering the terms under which the BBC's charter will be renewed; and if he will consider whether amending legislation is necessary to ensure that the provisions of European Community restraint of trade legislation are observed by any interests seeking to impose restraints on the use of BBC archives.
§ Mr. BrookeThe BBC's contractual agreements are a matter for the corporation. The use of the BBC's458W programme archives and other assets, including the relevance of any EC legislation, is an issue for the debate about the corporation's future.