HC Deb 17 January 1994 vol 235 cc369-70W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will hold discussions with independent television company representatives on the proposals that the Council of Europe approve a special study of the value of co-production at the regional level; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Brooke

I believe that the hon. Gentleman refers to the resolution, published in March 1993 by the Council of Europe standing conference of local and regional authorities of Europe, on the regional dimension of the European audiovisual area. This resolution proposed a study of regional television co-production. I understand that the project is still in its early stages, and I have not seen any detailed proposals. In these circumstances, a meeting with industry representatives would be premature.