HC Deb 18 April 2002 vol 383 cc1038-9W
John Barrett

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on the discussions she has had with football authorities on the impact on Nationwide League football clubs of ITV Digital's entry into administration. [50675]

Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions she has had with the football authorities on the financial impact on Nationwide Football League clubs of ITV Digital's entry into administration. [R] [50846]

Mr. Caborn

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I have stayed in close touch with both the Nationwide League and ITV Digital throughout the negotiations. We met the League's chairman, Keith Harris, and chief executive, David Burns, yesterday evening (17 April).

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