§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will ensure that his Department makes every effort to hear representations from employees of the companies and other interested parties about the proposed sale of BBC Resources and BBC Worldwide; and if he will make a statement. [97037]
§ Janet AndersonWe have received a number of representations from individuals and organisations on the independent review panel's recommendations about BBC Resources and BBC Worldwide. The recommendations are contained in the panel's report on the future funding of the BBC, published for public consultation on 183W 5 August. The closing date for the public consultation was 1 November. We will consider all the panel's recommendations in the light of responses received and hope to reach final decisions around the end of the year.