§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what plans he has to prevent radio rights from being sold to non-radio broadcasters; and if he will make a statement;[16193]
(2) what measures he is taking to safeguard local radio live sports coverage; and if he will make a statement.[16194]
§ Mr. FisherRadio coverage of major sports events is included in the voluntary code signed by sports rights holders under the umbrella of the Central Council for Physical Recreation. This code appears to be working well. The current review of listed sports events will, however, allow the question of live radio broadcast rights to be considered further.