HC Deb 25 February 1999 vol 326 c372W
17. Mr. Hawkins

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement about the ownership of sports viewing rights. [71615]

Dr. Howells

The sale of broadcasting rights is one way in which sport can generate the income that it needs in order both to publicise and encourage participation in sport and to secure finances to help improve facilities.

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