LAUNCH OF BBC'S NATIONAL ASIAN NETWORK

Early day motion 1827, tabled 28 October 2002 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 62 members.

That this House congratulates the BBC Asian Network on its launch as a UK-wide radio station on digital broadcasting; notes that from its beginnings on local radio in the Midlands to its current national status, the station has developed a reputation as a 'one-stop' shop for Asian listeners where they can get national and international British Asian news, music, entertainment and interactive programmes; and welcomes the BBC's commitment to significant new investments to make this service available to British Asian communities across the United Kingdom.

Signatures by party: Labour 42, Conservative 7, Liberal Democrat 6, Labour/Co-operative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, UUP 1.