EXPANSION OF BBC LOCAL WEBSITES

Early day motion 2454, tabled 10 November 2008 by Anne Main (Conservative). Signed by 61 members.

That this House notes BBC proposals to expand local news provision through 65 local video sites; further notes the benefits to local communities that commercial local news providers and their websites supply in reporting local news; recognises the tremendous work of local newspaper reporters and broadcasters in providing reports on local events and community groups; and is concerned that proposals by the BBC or any similarly unfairly state-funded competitor may challenge the viability of commercial local news providers.

Signatures by party: Conservative 33, Labour 17, Liberal Democrat 10, Independent 1.