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 (Registered interest)
, 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