BBC ASIAN NETWORK

Early day motion 1132, tabled 3 December 2010 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 13 members.

That this House notes with great concern the BBC's plan to close the digital radio station BBC Asian Network; recognises the need for a national radio station catering for the Asian population in the UK; fully supports the station's unique position at the heart of the Asian community, providing a platform for British Asian content and culture since it began in the Midlands in 1988; and urges the Government to encourage the role of the BBC Asian Network as a stage for British Asian culture to continue to develop and grow.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 2.