That the Parliament condemns Ofcom’s reported decision to approve controversial plans to end STV’s dedicated news coverage for the North of Scotland; acknowledges that the plans were strongly opposed by the Scottish Government, MSPs from five political parties, STV workers and the general public; notes reports that a survey of viewers across North Scotland found that only 4% were in favour of the plans, and further notes the calls on television regulator, Ofcom, to urgently reconsider this decision.
Supported by: George Adam, Karen Adam, Heather Anderson, Max Bannerman, David Barratt, Andrew Baxter, Colin Beattie, Dawn Black, Miles Briggs, Ariane Burgess, Michelle Campbell, Maggie Chapman, Yi-pei Chou Turvey, Bob Doris, Iris Duane, Jackie Dunbar, Tim Eagle, David Green, Alex Kerr, Kristopher Leask, Douglas Lumsden, Duncan Massey, Liam McArthur, Helen McDade, Paul McLennan, Stuart McMillan, Lloyd Melville, Jenni Minto, Laura Mitchell, Kate Nevens, Collette Stevenson, David Torrance