HC Deb 16 July 2001 vol 372 c50W
17. Dr. Cable

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when she plans to introduce legislation to deal with cross-ownership in the media. [2438]

Dr. Howells

The White Paper, "A New Future for Communications" asked for comments on how we might reform the cross media regime. We are currently considering the responses. The Government will publish details of their proposals in a draft Bill as announced in the Queen's Speech.