§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will place particular priority on local radio for live commentary in his review of the protected list of sports events; and if he will make a statement. [6869]
§ Mr. FisherThe arrangements for listing under the Broadcasting Act 1996 refer only to live television broadcasts of major events. However, the review of listed events will need to assess the effectiveness of the voluntary arrangements for unbundling the various types of broadcasting rights as a substitute form of access to some events. In doing so, we may also consider whether more needs to be done to secure live radio commentary on major events.