Children's Television (Broadcasting Bill)

EDM number 174 in 1989-90, proposed by Gwyneth Dunwoody on 07/12/1989.

That this House deplores the exclusion from the Broadcasting Bill of adequate measures to protect the future of children's television; is deeply concerned that there are no provisions to ensure that there will be original material specifically prepared for children, or controls on what is shown at particular times; fears that open competition is not enough to ensure proper standards, but rather will encourage programmes aimed at selling toys; and is concerned that already existing companies are cutting down on the commissioning of children's programmes, even before the new franchising system is introduced.

This motion has been signed by a total of 78 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.