TRANSFER OF BBC PRODUCTION TO MANCHESTER

Early day motion 352, tabled 8 December 2004 by Tony Lloyd (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House welcomes the decision of the BBC to relocate production and employment to Manchester; recognises that this will allow the development of a critical mass which can support improved production and commissioning from independent producers throughout the North; and applauds a step which will improve programming and viewer satisfaction throughout the whole country.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 2, Liberal Democrat 2.