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I have had an email from the BBC, they ARE looking into the complaint I raised - perhaps there is a god !
Mind you, they are at least complaint out of date
Trev
Horror I have had an email from the BBC, they ARE looking into the complaint I raised - perhaps there is a god !
Mind you, they are at least complaint out of date
Trev
Thank you for your e-mail.
Please accept our apologies for the delay in replying. We know our
correspondents appreciate a quick response and we are sorry you have had
to
wait on this occasion.
I note your concerns regarding the London News on 29 January. The brief
headline sequence is just an illustrative snapshot and the reference to
4x4s was purely illustrative as this is the group of vehicles that is
generally accepted to be most affected by the proposals.
As you are aware, further within the report it was explained that this
chare affects a number of motorists.
Across our output we covered this issue in considerable depth, for
instance
during the earlier national 'Six O'Clock News' bulletin by correspondent
Hugh Pym. Three vehicles were used by way of example to demonstrate the
possible effects of increased parking charges, all of which were normal
family cars and not 4x4s: a Renault Espace; a Ford Fiesta; and a Citroen
C1.
Later, we referred to an older 4x4 as another example of a vehicle that
could see increased parking charges under Richmond's proposals, but our
correspondent expanded on this by including other cars with high emissions
or big engines. Hybrid and electric vehicles were also mentioned as their
owners could benefit from reduced or even free parking permits.
After interviewing a councillor from Richmond, Hugh Pym reported that the
council admitted it's a highly controversial issue and that there would
have to be extensive consultation.
I trust this clarifies the level of detail in which this story was
covered,
and that we clearly explained the point regarding the effect these
proposals may have on family cars. We also reported the controversial
nature of the issue and that extensive consultation was required.
Please be assured that your comments have been fully registered on our
daily audience log. This internal document will be made available to the
BBC London News production team and Senior BBC Management.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to contact us.
Regards
Damian Whyte
BBC Information
______________________________ ____________
The BBC Trust wants to know what's important to you about your BBC. Want
to
help it set the BBC's strategic priorities? To get involved just click on
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust
-----Original Message-----
{Country:} England
{About:} General
{Network:} BBC Regional Television
{Regional Channel:} London
{Programme Name:} !0:00pm News
{Transmission Date:}29 - 01 - 07
{Comments:}
Dear sirs,
I wish to complain about the way your reporters handle the issues of Gas
Guzzlers - yet again you have DELIBERATELY targeted 4x4s (conveniently
not mentioning other large engined vehicles).
This particular instance was in the introduction to what will be covered
by the local segment later on where a slightly more balanced view was
presented.
I attach the email I sent to BBC London last night
Subject: Yet again I am forced to complain about your BIASED reporting
Date: 29 January 2007 22:27
Dear sirs,
WHEN will you be honest with your reporting ?
You have just given the headline about higher parking charges for 4x4s
when you actually should be referring to ALL larger engined vehicles.
This is the 2nd time in a fortnight I have had to complain over your
reporting.
WHERE have the standards gone ? The standards that, at one time, meant
that the BBC was a byword for impartiality, now it appears to be a
organisation intent on stoking up prejudice against a group of people
who have exercised their choice on what vehicle they want to buy - are
you out to deny our right to choose ? or are you out to provoke criminal
damage on our property ?
I would remind you that in MANY cases 4x4 owners are at the forefront in
running their vehicles on alternative fuels which result in their
emissions being cleaner that normal cars.
I would, yet again, draw your attention to this article on BBC Newswatch
- and Simon Waldman's comments.
If you have 1 shred of decency and integrity you will address this issue
and reply.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/newswatch/ukfs...id_5324700/532
4718.stm
NOW EXTREMELY ANGRY VIEWER
Please accept our apologies for the delay in replying. We know our
correspondents appreciate a quick response and we are sorry you have had
to
wait on this occasion.
I note your concerns regarding the London News on 29 January. The brief
headline sequence is just an illustrative snapshot and the reference to
4x4s was purely illustrative as this is the group of vehicles that is
generally accepted to be most affected by the proposals.
As you are aware, further within the report it was explained that this
chare affects a number of motorists.
Across our output we covered this issue in considerable depth, for
instance
during the earlier national 'Six O'Clock News' bulletin by correspondent
Hugh Pym. Three vehicles were used by way of example to demonstrate the
possible effects of increased parking charges, all of which were normal
family cars and not 4x4s: a Renault Espace; a Ford Fiesta; and a Citroen
C1.
Later, we referred to an older 4x4 as another example of a vehicle that
could see increased parking charges under Richmond's proposals, but our
correspondent expanded on this by including other cars with high emissions
or big engines. Hybrid and electric vehicles were also mentioned as their
owners could benefit from reduced or even free parking permits.
After interviewing a councillor from Richmond, Hugh Pym reported that the
council admitted it's a highly controversial issue and that there would
have to be extensive consultation.
I trust this clarifies the level of detail in which this story was
covered,
and that we clearly explained the point regarding the effect these
proposals may have on family cars. We also reported the controversial
nature of the issue and that extensive consultation was required.
Please be assured that your comments have been fully registered on our
daily audience log. This internal document will be made available to the
BBC London News production team and Senior BBC Management.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to contact us.
Regards
Damian Whyte
BBC Information
______________________________ ____________
The BBC Trust wants to know what's important to you about your BBC. Want
to
help it set the BBC's strategic priorities? To get involved just click on
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust
-----Original Message-----
{Country:} England
{About:} General
{Network:} BBC Regional Television
{Regional Channel:} London
{Programme Name:} !0:00pm News
{Transmission Date:}29 - 01 - 07
{Comments:}
Dear sirs,
I wish to complain about the way your reporters handle the issues of Gas
Guzzlers - yet again you have DELIBERATELY targeted 4x4s (conveniently
not mentioning other large engined vehicles).
This particular instance was in the introduction to what will be covered
by the local segment later on where a slightly more balanced view was
presented.
I attach the email I sent to BBC London last night
Subject: Yet again I am forced to complain about your BIASED reporting
Date: 29 January 2007 22:27
Dear sirs,
WHEN will you be honest with your reporting ?
You have just given the headline about higher parking charges for 4x4s
when you actually should be referring to ALL larger engined vehicles.
This is the 2nd time in a fortnight I have had to complain over your
reporting.
WHERE have the standards gone ? The standards that, at one time, meant
that the BBC was a byword for impartiality, now it appears to be a
organisation intent on stoking up prejudice against a group of people
who have exercised their choice on what vehicle they want to buy - are
you out to deny our right to choose ? or are you out to provoke criminal
damage on our property ?
I would remind you that in MANY cases 4x4 owners are at the forefront in
running their vehicles on alternative fuels which result in their
emissions being cleaner that normal cars.
I would, yet again, draw your attention to this article on BBC Newswatch
- and Simon Waldman's comments.
If you have 1 shred of decency and integrity you will address this issue
and reply.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/newswatch/ukfs...id_5324700/532
4718.stm
NOW EXTREMELY ANGRY VIEWER
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