Therese Welcomes Reverse on Cuts to BBC Local Radio
Therese has welcomed the announced made by the BBC this week that they will think again about the planned cuts tolocal radio, following consultation as part of their Delivering Quality First review.
In a speech made by the Chairman of the BBC, Lord Patten said "some aspects of the plans as they stand would have a disproportionate impact on local and regional output. We have asked the management to see if they can find more money to protect the local identity of services".
Therese previously tabled an Early Day Motion in Parliament calling for the BBC to dismiss the idea of centralising its programming.
She said "local radio is important to license fee payers and celebrating community moments is where local radio truly excels".
"I am pleased that the BBC have recognised the importance of local radio and have pledged to make the maximum possible savings through off-air efficiencies"
Oral Answers to Questions — Health: Health and Social Care Bill (21 Feb 2012)
Therese Coffey: May I pass on the representation of a health care professional in my constituency-one of the general practitioners involved in the commissioning group-who said that he felt the Health and Social Care Bill had been written for GPs, and that it was perfect for improving care in our community?
[Mr Graham Brady in the Chair] — Rural Bank Closures (21 Feb 2012)
Therese Coffey: I just want to highlight what has happened in Aldeburgh, where HSBC pulled out-its only communication with the wider community was a poster in the window. Retailers responded by offering cashback. Does my hon. Friend agree that the subject in question is a very suitable one for the Office of Fair Trading to look into? After its study of oil supplies it is examining other issues...
Future of Biomass (20 Feb 2012)
Therese Coffey: The hon. Gentleman is making an eloquent contribution. Another unintended consequence could involve the cost of crops. Biofuels have already been mentioned, but my farmers are also concerned about straw and about raising costs when they could be subsidising a biomass plant.
Written Answers — Treasury: National Insurance Contributions: Young People (20 Feb 2012)
Therese Coffey: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much employers' national insurance was received for employees who were 18 years or under in (a) 2009-10 and (b) 2010-11.
[Sir Roger Gale in the Chair] (9 Feb 2012)
Therese Coffey: The Minister will have plenty of volunteers to help.
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