Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Monday, 8 January 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 January 2007. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Monday, 22 January 2007 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Spectrum Packages’ Auction

Question: (2) how radio microphone users in the (a) conference and meetings and (b) light entertainment industries and their analogue equipment will be facilitated following the auction of the spectrum packages (i) before the 2012 Olympics and (ii) post 2012; what estimate he has made of additional costs which will be incurred by these users; and if he will make a statement;

Answer: The matters raised are the responsibility of the regulator, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) which is accountable to Parliament rather than Ministers. Accordingly, I have asked the Chief Executive of Ofcom to reply directly to my hon. Friend. Copies of the Chief Executive’s letter will be placed in the Libraries of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 114444; 455 c1571-2W
Session: 2006-07
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP 07/220
Wednesday, 17 January 2007
Deposited papers
House of Commons; Spectrum Packages’ Auction
Monday, 22 January 2007
Written questions
House of Commons; Spectrum Packages’ Auction
Monday, 22 January 2007
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Audio equipment Radio frequencies
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk