WORLD SERVICE

Early day motion 2329, tabled 8 June 2006 by Lord Swire (Conservative). Signed by 73 members.

That this House congratulates the success of the World Service on attracting record numbers of listeners; further congratulates the BBC on helping to promote democracy and British culture throughout the world; and applauds the decision to establish a BBC World Service television channel in the Arab-speaking world.

Signatures by party: Conservative 41, Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 8, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.