§ Lord Wedgwoodasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they consider de-listing Test Match cricket from the Broadcasting Act 1996 would increase the game's revenue after 1998: and whether they consider cricket would be unfairly penalised without competition from television subscription channels.
§ Lord InglewoodThe inclusion of Test Match Cricket involving England among Listed events drawn up under the Broadcasting Act 1990 reflects its special status as a sporting event of national interest. The Government have made no assessment of the possible financial consequences of changing the status of Test Match cricket as a listed event.