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Written question asked by Ian Lucas (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 3 March 2006. It was answered by James Purnell (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 March 2006 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Satellite Television

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what estimate she has made of the proportion of television viewers in (a) the UK, (b) Wales and (c) Wrexham with satellite television.
Answer

Ofcom estimates that 32 per cent. of UK households either subscribe to digital satellite television or receive the free-to-view satellite services. Figures for individual nations or areas are not available at present, although Ofcom will be publishing a report from its Audit of the Nations and Regions in the spring.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
443 c1555W;443 c1555W; 56526
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Digital broadcasting Broadcasting reception Wales Television Satellite broadcasting Wrexham
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk