HC Deb 23 February 1995 vol 255 cc308-9W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what action he has taken on the EU Green Paper "Pluralism and Media Concentration" since 12 May 1993.

Mr. Dorrell

My Department has consulted widely within the UK media industry about the content of the EU Green Paper on pluralism and media concentration. The views expressed will he taken into account in preparing the Government's response to the Commission's imminent consultation exercise.

Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what parliamentary proceedings are envisaged in respect of the second round of consultation initiated by the European Union on the Green Paper,"Pluralism and Media Concentration"; and if a second document is expected from the EU on pluralism and media concentration in order to tie in with the second round of consultations now taking place.

Mr. Dorrell

A copy of the Government's response to the consultation exercise will he placed in the Libraries of both Houses. Preparation of the response will commence once we have received the further documentation promised by the Commission.