Written question asked by Roseanna Cunningham (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 13 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 November 1997. It was answered by Mark Fisher (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 November 1997 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what powers he has to supervise the activities and service provided by National Transcommunications Ltd. - (Holding answer 20 November 1997).

Answer: Ms Roseanna Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what powers he has to supervise the activities and service provided by National Transcommunications Ltd. [16698] Mr. Fisher: [holding answer 20 November 1997]: National Transcommunications Ltd. (NTL) provides a range of services in the telecommunications and broadcasting fields. It has to comply with the conditions and requirements set out in the licences granted to it by the Radiocommunications Agency under the provisions of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (as amended); by the Department of Trade and Industry under the provisions of the Telecommunications Act 1984 and by the Independent Television Commission (ITC) under the terms of the Broadcasting Acts 1990 and 1996. It is for the Agency, the Office of Telecommunications and the ITC to ensure that NTL comply with the terms of these licences. NTL is also under contract to a number of broadcasters who are licensed by the ITC under the Broadcasting Acts and who are required to fulfil certain transmission obligations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16698; 301 c457W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Broadcasting Licensing Telecommunications Utilities National Transcommunications
Legislation: Telecommunications Act 1984; Broadcasting Act 1990; Broadcasting Act 1996; Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949