Lib Dems: BBC using 6 Music and Asian Network as "sacrificial lambs"

By Scott Hart
Mar 3, 2010 - 2:58:32 PM
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Don Foster
The BBC has published its strategy which could see its website scaled back and radio stations 6 Music and Asian Network closed.

Don Foster, Liberal Democrat Shadow Culture, Media and Sport Secretary, said:
“While the BBC has become overgrown in some areas and needs pruning, the Licence Fee payers must have their say about what’s to go.

"Today’s report signals the end of the BBC roaming wherever it fancied. The decision to focus on high quality UK content is welcome.

“However, I am not convinced that using 6 Music and the Asian Network as sacrificial lambs to pay for it is the right approach."

For more information about the Liberal Democrats view:
www.brighton-hovelibdems.org.uk


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