§ 27. Dr. Liam FoxTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what consideration he is giving to efficiency improvements in the BBC in the context of the renewal of the BBC charter.
§ Mr. BrookeI am taking account of the BBC's continuing efforts to operate more cost-effectively in developing proposals for the corporation's future. Independent consultants, Touche Ross, reporting to me last year, concluded that the BBC has pursued opportunities to make savings and efficiency improvements in a vigorous and effective manner. The BBC is taking further measures to improve its efficiency.