HC Deb 05 February 2002 vol 379 cc821-2W
Mr. Yeo

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to her answer of 17 December 2001,Official Report, column 37W, on digitally originated graphics, if she will make an assessment of the (a) benefits and (b) disadvantages to television viewers and television owners of the use of on-screen digitally originated graphics, other than electronic programme guides, to identify and promote (i) television channels, (ii) programme strands, (iii) internet links and (iv) other programmes. [33308]

Dr. Howells

[holding answer 4 February 2002]: I have no current plans to do so, but if the hon. Member would like to write explaining any particular issue he would like me to consider, I would be happy to do so.

such events allows Ministers to see developments in their sector at first hand and demonstrates our support. These are, of course, in addition to visits made in a private capacity or for party reasons.

Mr. Yeo

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment she has made of the(a) benefits and (b) disadvantages to consumers of receiving digital television by (i) digital terrestrial, (ii) digital satellite and (iii) digital cable. [33318]

Dr. Howells

[holding answer 4 February 2002]: My Department keeps all technologies under review.