BBC RADIO LEEDS, RADIO SHEFFIELD AND RADIO YORK

Early day motion 1840, tabled 23 May 2011 by Paul Blomfield (Labour). Signed by 14 members.

That this House believes the three Yorkshire radio stations BBC Radio Leeds, BBC Radio Sheffield and BBC Radio York, are much-loved and -valued institutions, each providing a distinctive service to their respective communities; is deeply concerned about the pilot shared programme in the afternoon opting out of local programmes which, during snow or floods, will result in a loss of vital information and has already resulted in the loss of Paulette Edwards at BBC Radio Sheffield, one of the few African-Caribbean presenters of a mainstream programme; and is concerned that this pilot might provide a blueprint for other local BBC stations to follow.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, DUP 1.