BBC AND BALANCE

Early day motion 988, tabled 31 March 2003 by Alice Mahon (Labour). Signed by 21 members.

That this House is appalled at the intimidatory and yobbish behaviour displayed by the audience against Yasmin Alibhai-Brown during Thursday 27th March edition of Question Time on BBC1; notes that despite the venue being London, a multi-ethnic and diverse city, this was not obvious from those chosen to ask questions; further notes that the audience was made up of mainly pro-war groups; deplores this lack of balance; and believes that it reflects badly on the Public Broadcasting Service.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Plaid Cymru 2, Liberal Democrat 1.