HC Deb 13 September 2004 vol 424 c1456W
15. Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what representations she has received concerning the future of BBC Worldwide; and if she will make a statement. [187909]

Estelle Morris

My hon. Friend has written about this matter. The future of the BBC's commercial services is a key issue for Charter review and we have received a range of representations in that context. The BBC is currently undertaking its own review of its commercial services, which is due for completion during the autumn. I understand that no decisions have so far been taken concerning BBC Worldwide or any other issue covered by the review.