§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations he has made to the BBC about the amount of money they intend to spend on their Internet and on-line services. [72678]
§ Janet Anderson[holding answer 24 February 1999]None. In granting approval for the launch of BBC Online, my right hon. Friend was satisfied that proposed expenditure on BBC Online represented effective value for money in delivering a key part of the BBC's public service remit.
§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) if he will list the representations he has made to the BBC on political content since 1 May 1997; [73689]
(2) what representations he has made to the BBC concerning the programme, "One Man and His Dog". [73691]
§ Janet AndersonNone.