Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Oral Answers to Questions

Lord Foster of Bath Excerpts
Thursday 8th September 2011

(13 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Hunt Portrait Mr Jeremy Hunt
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I will be delighted to do so as soon as my diary permits. A key part of our tourism strategy is promoting regional tourism and encouraging people to visit what is on their regional doorstep. It was in that spirit that we sent the hon. Lady that letter.

Lord Foster of Bath Portrait Mr Don Foster (Bath) (LD)
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The position of channels on the television electronic programme guide influences what we watch. Will the Secretary of State therefore explain why we allow some EPGs to list American cartoons way above the British content, given that we want our children to watch more UK-originated content than American cartoons?

Jeremy Hunt Portrait Mr Hunt
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My right hon. Friend makes an important point. Position on the EPG will probably be the Government’s single most important lever in protecting our tradition of public service broadcasting. We are actively looking at how to make that situation better, if necessary using legislation.