UK THEME ON BBC RADIO FOUR

Early day motion 1479, tabled 25 January 2006 by Austin Mitchell (Labour). Signed by 100 members.

That this House recognises the pleasure given to early rising listeners to BBC Radio Four by the subtle and evocative medley of British folk tunes in Fritz Spiegl's UK Theme which starts daily broadcasting and has become embedded over the years in the affections of listeners; and urges the BBC to reconsider its decision to drop this popular medley and to continue to use the UK Theme in the proud place is has occupied with such success and charm for so many years.

Signatures by party: Conservative 42, Labour 36, Liberal Democrat 17, DUP 5.