HC Deb 22 November 1999 vol 339 c52W
22. Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has to bring forward measures to reform the law in respect of religious broadcasting. [98988]

24. Mr. Grieve

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on the future of religious broadcasting. [98990]

Mr. Chris Smith

The Government are contemplating new broadcasting and communications legislation, to be introduced early in the next Parliament, to ensure that a suitable regulatory framework is in place in the light of technological and other developments. Current statutory provisions relating to religious broadcasting will be considered in that context.