The BBC wants to increase the amount of staff working outside of London from 42% to 50%.
The broadcaster wants to build up Manchester as the largest broadcasting centre outside London and create a new network region in central England.
It disclosed the plans in its submission for renewal of its royal charter.
References: The Times (Compact) 30/06/04 page 11, The Daily Telegraph 30/06/04 page 6, Financial Times 30/06/04 page 1, page 2, page 12, page 18 (Editorial Comment), The Guardian 30/06/04 page 8
