Question follow-through · 44588

Parliament: Television

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, which public bodies have a live television feed to Parliament other than BBC Parliament; and what the annual cost is of such a subscription.

answeredHouse of Commons Commission

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Answering body
House of Commons Commission
Tabled
7 Apr 2025
Target answer date
22 Apr 2025
Answer
23 Apr 2025 · 16 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 7 Apr 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, which public bodies have a live television feed to Parliament other than BBC Parliament; and what the annual cost is of such a subscription.

  2. 22 Apr 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 23 Apr 2025

    Answer published

    Other than BBC Parliament, there are no other live television feeds from public bodies to Parliament. Before migration to the internet over five years ago, the following channels from public bodies were available (in addition to BBC Parliament):Northern I...

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