Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Vaizey of Didcot and Christopher Pincher

Thursday 21st January 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Vaizey]

I fully support the sentiment behind the hon. Lady’s question. We have worked closely with the broadcasters to have stretching targets. We have put the Creative Diversity Network on a permanent footing and we have clear guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission on what broadcasters can do—but they need to get on with it.

[Christopher Pincher (Tamworth) (Con)]

T8. Destination Staffordshire recently submitted its bid for funding from the European regional development fund. In the interests of brevity, will my right hon. Friend encourage Ministers in the Department for Communities and Local Government to look favourably on the bid—yes or no?