Early Day Motion·EDM 856

ITV REGIONAL COMPANIES

19 June 20001 Signature

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at end add 'but notes that the global media companies are all currently American and that a single ITV company would enable it to develop into a rival global player creating even more job opportunities; and calls on the Government to fast track the merger of United-Carlton-Granada but in so doing ensure regional television is protected in a new ITV3 digital channel.'.