HC Deb 29 March 1999 vol 328 cc512-3W
11. Ms Keeble

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on the role of public service broadcasting in delivering digital services. [77379]

Janet Anderson

Digital broadcasting can offer better quality reception and a greater range of services, including interactive services. The Government are determined that these benefits should be available to as many people as possible. Public service broadcasting will have a continuing role to play in ensuring that there are a broad range of high quality services available to listeners and viewers at reasonable cost.