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19.
Mr. Mitchell
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when he next intends to meet the chairman of the BBC governors to discuss the 24-hour news channel. [7515]
Mr. Chris Smith
I have no current plans to meet the BBC chairman to discuss the 24-hour news channel. However, as my hon. Friend will know, approval has already been given in principle, under the provisions of the charter and agreement, to the BBC's initial proposals for public service digital television, including 24-hour news.