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21/05/2007
BBC Trust Launches Public Value Test For High Definition Television Channel
The BBC Trust has formally launched a Public Value Test (PVT) into the BBC's proposal for a high definition television channel.
The Trust has published the BBC Executive's application document as well as supporting documents, a service description and a full administrative timetable for the PVT, which will be completed within six months.
The Public Value Test has three main parts and includes two periods of public consultation:
The Trust is scheduled to reach its provisional conclusion in September and final decision in November following a further period of public consultation.
A full administrative timetable has been published.
(DS/SP)
The Trust has published the BBC Executive's application document as well as supporting documents, a service description and a full administrative timetable for the PVT, which will be completed within six months.
The Public Value Test has three main parts and includes two periods of public consultation:
- Public Value Assessment by the Trust
- Market Impact Assessment by Ofcom
- The Trust's decision
The Trust is scheduled to reach its provisional conclusion in September and final decision in November following a further period of public consultation.
A full administrative timetable has been published.
(DS/SP)
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