HC Deb 14 February 2003 vol 400 c62W
Miss McIntosh

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what representations she has received on the impact of the Communications Bill on regional newspapers. [98063]

Dr. Howells

We have received a number of representations on this subject, many from editors of newspapers owned by Johnston Press plc. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has also discussed the subject with newspaper proprietors and the Newspaper Society.