80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BBC WORLD SERVICE

Early day motion 2792, tabled 28 February 2012 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 45 members.

That this House notes that 29 February 2012 is the 80th anniversary of the BBC World Service; believes that the BBCWorld Service provides a service which is second to none internationally; supports the valuable work done by journalists at the BBC World Service who are working in difficult and sometimes hostile environments; further believes that the BBC World Service provides a lifeline for people in many countries; further notes that the BBC World Service reports in the Middle East and North Africa have provided a source of unbiased news to many; and further believes that funding should be provided to the BBC World Service in order to enable it to carry out its role as a world class broadcasting network.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Liberal Democrat 8, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, DUP 2, Independent 1.