HL Deb 14 October 2004 vol 665 cc64-5WA
Lord Hogg of Cumbernauld

asked the Chairman of Committees:

How many photographic security passes admitting entry to the parliamentary estate have been issued to employees of the BBC or persons contracted by the BBC; and how many have similarly been issued to other broadcasting organisations. [HL4365]

The Chairman of Committees (Lord Brabazon of Tara)

There are currently 111 security passes issued to persons employed or contracted by the BBC, and 78 security passes issued to other broadcasting organisations.