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Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 June 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 June 2006. It was answered by Shaun Woodward (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 June 2006 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Radio Licences

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what radio licences have been granted in each county in England and Wales since the enactment of the Communications Act 2003; what applications for such licences have been rejected; what the reason for rejection was in each case; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

The matter raised is the responsibility of the Office of Communications (Ofcom), as independent regulator for the communications sector. Accordingly my officials have asked the chief executive of Ofcom to respond directly to the hon. Member. Copies of the chief executive’s letter will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
80172; 448 c407W
Session
2005-06
Related items
Deposited Paper HINF 2006/1481
Thursday, 13 July 2006
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Licensing Radio
Link
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