LOCAL TELEVISION BROADCASTING

Early day motion 387, tabled 8 November 2001 by Eric Martlew (Labour). Signed by 54 members.

That this House believes that strong independent local television output plays a crucial role in the democratic and cultural life of the United Kingdom; notes with concern that the independent television companies are seeking permission to cut the amount of time devoted to local programming; and calls on the Independent Television Commission to stand up for local broadcasting.

Signatures by party: Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 10, Labour/Co-operative 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2.