Thursday 17 September 2009

WELCOME FOR STV SCOTTISH SIX



WELCOME FOR STV SCOTTISH SIX

LOCAL CORRESPONDENTS MUST PLAY FULL ROLE

SNP Culture, Media and Sport spokesperson Pete Wishart MP has welcomed news STV are set to outline plans for a new, hour long integrated evening news programme giving a Scottish perspective on international, national and local events to be broadcast at 6pm - but warned that any change of format must not be allowed to diminish the standard of local coverage or lead to local jobs losses.

Commenting, Mr Wishart said:

“Plans for a comprehensive Scottish six o’clock news programme are very welcome, and must build on the existing success of STV’s local news services.

“Viewers in Scotland have been crying out for a substantial Scottish news programme, drawing together international, national and local news. STV’s plans represent a welcome step towards developing a relevant and cutting edge format for people in Scotland.

“One of STV’s greatest assets is its excellent network of local correspondents who must now play a full role in delivering a successful new format.”

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