§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he last discussed with British high commissioners the role and perception of the BBC World Service in the countries in which they serve; and if he will make a statement. [34592]
§ Mr. HanleyAll FCO posts overseas, including the high commissions, are asked in an annual information return to assess the impact of the BBC World Service in the country to which they are accredited. The last such exercise took place in April this year. The results show the BBC World Service is highly valued in Commonwealth countries.