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Early day motion 962, tabled 7 March 2002 by John Grogan (Labour). Signed by 92 members.

That this House is concerned that young people are now watching less news and current affairs programming than the average viewer; welcomes the BBC's proposals for its new free-to-air digital channel BBC Three aimed at young adults which will combine intelligent entertainment and new British drama with 30 new half-hour current affairs programmes a year and hourly news bulletins, a dedicated interactive news service and online support covering breaking news with deeper information on subjects that particularly touch younger audiences; welcomes BBC Three's firm commitment to supporting multicultural perspectives and to harnessing and reflecting the best British creative talent from around the UK; and urges the Secretary of State for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to grant approval to BBC Three as soon as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 56, Liberal Democrat 21, Conservative 6, Labour/Co-operative 6, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 1.