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Written question asked by Christopher Fraser (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 February 2010. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Digital Broadcasting: Northern Ireland

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport whether he has made an estimate of the number of local commercial radio stations in Northern Ireland without a digital migration pathway.
Answer

No specific assessment has been made of the impact of the radio provisions set out in the draft Digital Economy Bill on local commercial stations remaining on FM after the digital radio switchover. However, my Department is in regular dialogue with the industry with the specific purpose of ensuring that local radio can continue to thrive on FM after the digital radio switchover.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
506 c1005W; 319477
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Digital broadcasting Northern Ireland Radio
Link
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