§ 25. Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what assessment she has made of the BBC's proposals for digital broadcasting. [16722]
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyI welcomed the BBC's overall digital strategy, outlined last May in its publication, "Extending Choice in the Digital Age." I have considered and given approval in principle, under the provisions of the BBC charter and agreement, to the BBC's initial proposals for public service digital television, the details of which are currently subject to public consultation by the BBC.