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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Fabian Hamilton (Labour), on Thursday, 19 April 2007, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 39 members in total.

RESILIENT COMMUNICATIONS

That this House welcomes the launch of a consultation process by the European Union following its reservation of part of the spectrum for mobile satellite services across Europe, which could enable the combination of satellite and ground based mobile networks to increase resilience of mobile communications in times of natural or man made emergencies; suggests that Ofcom recognise the importance of public good when allocating frequencies for mobile satellite services and express such views to the Information Society and Media Directorate General of the European Commission as the UK's position; and calls upon it to make early allocation of spectrum for such purposes when the process has been determined.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

1312A1
after `emergencies;', insert `recognises the existence of a digital divide in Wales, with half of all homes having no access to the internet, partly as a result of geography, and inadequate or non-existent landlines;'.
1312A2
after `emergencies;', insert `notes that according to the latest data there is a trend from fixed-line to mobile-only households across the European Union;'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1312 
1312A1 
1312A2 
Session
2006-07
Other sponsors
Paul Keetch
Patrick Mercer
Bill Olner
Ben Wallace
Lord Willis of Knaresborough
Subjects
Mobile phones Radio frequencies Satellites
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk