BBC'S GRANDSTAND

Early day motion 2036, tabled 25 April 2006 by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 49 members.

That this House is saddened by the BBC's decision to axe Grandstand, the longest running sports programme on television; recognises the changing broadcasting ecology in which this decision was made; notes the invaluable contribution to sporting coverage the programme has made in its 58 years on air; and calls on the BBC to ensure that this decision will not lead to a reduction in the quality or quantity of its sports coverage.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 21, Labour 17, Conservative 9, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1.