BBC ASIAN NETWORK (No. 2)

Early day motion 1611, tabled 16 March 2011 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 21 members.

That this House welcomes the announcement that the BBC Asian Network will not close; supports the role of the Asian Network as a platform for new and emerging UK Asian talent; notes thatBBC Asian Network reaches a listenership of nearly half a million Asians living in the UK; recognises that the BBC has a remit to air different types of programmes that truly reflect British society; and calls on the Government to ensure that the BBC continues to offer this invaluable service unhindered by large cuts to its budget.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Conservative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1.