Plaid AM calls for Beeb and Sky reversal over Gaza appeal
27 Ionawr 2009
Plaid Cymru Assembly Member Bethan Jenkins has today ( Monday 26th of January) tabled a Statement of Opinion in the National Assembly calling for the BBC and Sky News to reverse their decision not to broadcast a humanitarian appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee.
Speaking from the Senedd today, Ms Jenkins said:
“Whatever people’s views on the current conflict, the fact remains that there are people suffering in the Gaza Strip and those people need urgent humanitarian assistance.
“The appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee is vital to get much needed help to those who are suffering in Gaza, it is a humanitarian and not a political appeal and I urge the BBC and Sky News to reconsider their positions.”
ENDS
Notes to Editors
Text of the Statement of Opinion tabled by Bethan Jenkins AM:
“The National Assembly for Wales calls on the BBC and Sky News to reconsider their decision not to broadcast an appeal for aid to Gaza by the Emergency Disasters Committee.
The National Assembly for Wales notes that the appeal is not a political broadcast but an appeal for help by respected aid groups such as Oxfam and the Red Cross.
The National Assembly for Wales believes the BBC and Sky News should reverse their decision as soon as possible and allow the humanitarian appeal to be broadcast and draws attention to the fact that those wishing to contribute can do so by calling 0370 60 60 900 or by visiting www.dec.org.uk or by writing to DEC Gaza Crisis, PO Box 999, London EC3A 3AA.”
