§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when he last had discussions with the Broadcasting Standards Commission; and if he will make a statement about its future role in the regulation of taste, decency and impartiality. [85290]
§ Mr. Chris Smith[holding answer 24 May 1999]: I last met the members of the Broadcasting Standards Commission on 23 March. The Government completed their consultation on the future regulation of broadcasting and telecommunications earlier this year. We will report on the outcome, and set out our plans for developing regulation and the role of the BSC, in the near future.