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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Rooker (Labour), on Monday, 10 December 1990, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 13 members in total.

BBC RADIO WM

That this House congratulates BBC Radio WM for the magnificent display of broadcasting professionalism over the weekend of 8th and 9th December in keeping the citizens of Birmingham and the West Midlands informed during the worst winter storms for over 20 years; notes that while other local radio stations continued to play music and London-based broadcasters ignored the serious situation for several hours, Radio WM issued a constant stream of useful information and broadcast pleas for help from people trapped in both houses and motor vehicles, particular those trapped in motor vehicles on the M6 motorway for several hours, including honourable Members, and gave details of transport arrangements and changing road conditions; believes this is what local radio should be about; and requests the London-based BBC Board of Governors to give a sign that they recognised what a valuable asset they hold on trust for the public in the shape of Radio WM.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 6 amendments.

198A4
at end add 'and also congratulates commercial radio services in Birmingham and the West Midlands for their professional reaction, including BRMB which dealt with 10,000 calls from the public and emergency services, made 1,800 emergency announcements and gave details of over 400 school closures in response to weather conditions.'.
198A2
at end add 'further notes that similar arguments apply to the other two metropolitan local radio stations, Greater Manchester Radio and Greater London Radio; and hopes that the BBC Board of Management, when considering the performance of these three stations on Thursday 13th December, will guarantee them a secure future.'.
198A1
at end add 'and further notes the similar excellent service given by the new local commercial radio station in the south of Scotland, Radio Borders, during road blockages and power failures on the same weekend.'.
198A3
at end add 'and further congratulates Radio Leicester for its diligent care and concern to inform the public in Leicestershire of the appalling weather conditions in the country and its consequences.'.
198A5
at end add 'and further congratulates BBC Radio East Midlands for the excellent service it gave during the same period.'.
198A6
at end add 'and further notes the similar exellent service by Radio Sheffield'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
198 
198A4 
198A2 
198A1 
198A3 
198A5 
198A6 
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Motorways Local broadcasting Weather M6 Storms BBC Radio WM
Link
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