HC Deb 30 October 1996 vol 284 c166W
23. Mrs. Maddock

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will ensure that next year's funding for the BBC World Service will be adequate to prevent reduction in the level or number of language services. [708]

34. Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the future financial arrangements for the World Service. [719]

Mr. Hanley

Funding for the BBC World Service will be determined following the current public expenditure survey round.