BBC Staffing

EDM number 2101 in 2006-07, proposed by Austin Mitchell on 11/10/2007.

That this House notes with concern that in the week beginning 15th October 2007, the BBC Director General is expected to announce significant job cuts within the corporation; notes that the licence fee settlement, announced earlier in 2007, significantly restricted the corporation's resources; further notes that the BBC has already suffered job and budget cuts and that more job losses will mean compromising the quality of service; urges the BBC management to halt its plans and consult staff on decisions regarding the future direction and priorities of the corporation; and reaffirms its commitment to maintaining the BBC's future as a world-class public service broadcaster.

This motion has been signed by a total of 31 MPs.