§ Ms ShipleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations she has received about(a) the BBC's application for new children's channels and (b)network digital radio channels. [3709]
§ Dr. HowellsMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has received a range of representations on all the BBC's proposals for new digital television and radio services including the children's channels and network digital radio channels, both supporting and opposing the application. Those who have commented include broadcasters, production companies, regulatory bodies, platform providers, and organisations representing listeners and viewers.
§ Ms ShipleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how she monitors the actions of the BBC in providing a distinctive schedule of benchmark quality programmes on all its services. [3708]
§ Dr. HowellsThis is a matter for the BBC Board of Governors, who review and publish their objectives in the BBC Annual Report.