HC Deb 15 June 2000 vol 351 c694W
13. Mr. Woolas

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment he has made of the role of the broadcasting industry in the economy of the north-west. [124597]

Dr. Howells

The broadcasting industry makes an important contribution to the economy of the north-west. The creative and media industries have been identified as identified as priority sectors by the north-west Development Agency.