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Written question asked by Baroness Wharton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 1998. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 1998.


McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question
Whether the proposed takeover of Talk radio by BSkyB/News International or associated companies would give to the potential new owners the same guaranteed access to digital capacity and control of digital radio multiplexes as is currently guaranteed to Talk Radio; and what consideration they have given to the implications of such access for the further dominance by Mr Rupert Murdoch and his companies of the United Kingdom media industries. [HL 2263].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
591 c6WA; HL 2263
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Broadcasting Competition Digital broadcasting Commercial broadcasting Sky Licensing Ownership Media Radio Authority Takeovers News International Talk Radio