HC Deb 02 November 1994 vol 248 cc1187-8W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for Nationl Heritage if he will list those rules relating to cross-media ownership between television companies and newspapers which do not apply to non-domestic satellites; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dorrell

Restrictions on the proprietors of newspapers owning licensed broadcast services are set out in part IV of schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Act 1990. There are no restrictions relating to cross-holdings between newspaper proprietors and non-d0mestic satellite Stations beyond the general provisions set out in chapter 1 of part 1 of the Act.

Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage when he expects to publish the White Paper on cross-media ownership; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dorrell

The Government are considering the way ahead on media ownership and will make an announcement when these deliberations are concluded.