SAVE BBC 6 MUSIC AND ASIAN NETWORK CAMPAIGN

Early day motion 963, tabled 1 March 2010 by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour). Signed by 111 members.

That this House notes with deep concern recent newspaper speculation that the BBC is considering closing its 6 Music and Asian Network radio stations; believes that both radio stations offer outlets for independent and non-mainstream music; further notes that both 6 Music and Asian Network reach out to audiences not otherwise well served by the BBC; congratulates 6 Music and Asian Network for acting as a source of talent for the BBC and other media; recognises that the BBC has a duty to represent and give a platform to minority interests that need a mainstream platform to develop and grow; and calls on the Government to encourage the BBC to continue its support for 6 Music and Asian Network for many years to come.

Signatures by party: Labour 88, Liberal Democrat 17, Scottish National Party 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.