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Written question asked by Viscount Goschen (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Rawlings (Conservative) on Monday, 12 March 2012.


Global Positioning Systems

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are concerned about the illegal jamming of global positioning systems; and, if so, what action they are taking to prevent this in the United Kingdom.
Answer

Ofcom as the independent regulator is responsible for dealing with interference to signals, under the Wireless Telegraphy Act. Officials at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport are working closely with Ofcom to ensure that Ofcom has appropriate powers to deal with any interference.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15963; 736 c9WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Global positioning system
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk