BBC PARLIAMENT

Early day motion 672, tabled 8 February 2005 by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 72 members.

That this House congratulates the BBC and BBC Worldwide on their agreement to include listings for BBC Parliament in the Radio Times; notes that BBC Parliament is Europe's first parliamentary channel to broadcast around the clock and since its launch in 1998 has enjoyed an average monthly audience of 800,000; recognises the important role of BBC Parliament in making politics accessible and open to the public; and hopes that this latest decision will lead further in this direction.

Signatures by party: Labour 31, Liberal Democrat 25, Labour/Co-operative 5, Conservative 4, DUP 3, Scottish National Party 3, UUP 1.