Written question asked by Gary Waller (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 January 1997. It was answered by Ian Taylor (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: What changes he proposes to the service which the Radiocommunications Agency provides to investigate interference to domestic television and radio reception. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Waller: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what changes he proposes to the service which the Radiocommunications Agency provides to investigate interference to domestic television and radio reception. [12543] Mr. Ian Taylor: The agency currently charges £40 to visit householders to diagnose reception difficulties. This charge will be increased to £45 with effect from 1 April 1997 and will help to ensure that the agency does not undercut the private sector for this type of work. The agency continues to provide a free service to check specific sources of interference to television and radio reception in accordance with it regulatory duties.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 12543; 288 c639W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Broadcasting reception Fees and charges Radiocommunications Agency
Contains statistics: Yes