Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 January 2001. It was answered by Lord Smith of Finsbury (Labour) on Monday, 22 January 2001 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, how many commercial radio stations there are covering the Greater London area. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many commercial radio stations there are covering the Greater London area. [146113] Mr. Chris Smith: There are 15 London-wide analogue and eight local Independent Local Radio (ILR) services within the Greater London area. The two Greater London digital multiplexes carry 17 commercial services (some of which are simulcasts of analogue services). The third Greater London Multiplex, expected to be licensed in May, should enable an additional 10 services. In addition, the three national analogue stations and the Digital One national commercial multiplex (which carries 10 services) also cover Greater London.

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