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BBC RADIO BRIGHTON

EDM (Early Day Motion) 753: tabled on 09 January 2018

Tabled in the 2017-19 session.

This motion has been signed by 7 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes the 50th Anniversary of the opening of BBC Radio Brighton in 1968 while also recognising that it transmitted emergency snow reports in 1967 prior to its official opening; notes that the radio station later consolidated to become BBC Radio Sussex; further notes that former staff include Jeremy Paxman, Kate Adie and Desmond Lynam as well as a young Michael Fabricant; congratulates its original staff on their continuing work in broadcasting and the media; notes that many are still actively pursuing the promotion of Sussex life in the area; and wishes them well at their 50th Anniversary Celebratory Lunch in February 2018.