Disasters Emergency Committee a total of £107 million. On 22 January 2009, the BBC declined a request from the DEC to screen an appeal to raise money to aid relief efforts for victims of conflict in the Gaza Strip. This decision was the object of considerable controversy within the BBC as it is the only time the BBC is known to have refused such a request from the DEC; the 2009 Gaza appeal in question was screened by Channel 4 and ITV and raised £8.3m. Since then, the BBC has broadcast other DEC aid appeals for people in Gaza, without similar controversy. The
2009–10 Scottish Cup at Hampden Park. Source: BBC Sport Source: BBC Sport The semi-final draw took place in Hampden Park on Monday 15 March at 10.30am. Source: BBC Sport Source: BBC Sport From Round 4 onwards, the Scottish Cup will be broadcast live in the UK by BBC Scotland & Sky Sports. 2009–10 Scottish Cup The 2009–10 Scottish Cup is the 125th season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. The competition is sponsored by the Scottish Government and for sponsorship reasons is known as the Active Nation Scottish Cup. From the First Round to the Third Round, postponed or drawn ties are