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Mr. Malcolm Bruce
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning negative bidding for television company franchises; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Kirkwood
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning negative bidding for television company franchises; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Mellor
A few responses to the broadcasting White Paper suggested the possibility of negative bidding for regional Channel 3 licences.