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Proceeding contribution from Chris Bryant (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 18 December 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill.

Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill

Does the hon. Gentleman agree that there must be a choice of platforms across the whole country? So far, many people in my constituency have been in danger of having no choice. If they want to go digital, they have to go to Sky, whose Freesat option is barely advertised. Many people are hesitant about taking up apparently expensive subscription services and therefore hesitant about going into the digital era. It is important that the BBC should bring forward plans for its own Freesat option in addition to freeview.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
454 c1187 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Access Disclosure of information Data protection Consumers Charities BBC Costs Certification Digital broadcasting ICT Eligibility Households Government assistance Landlords Private sector Low incomes Older people Multiple occupation Radio Social security benefits Rural areas Take-up Satellite broadcasting Freeview service High definition television Digital UK Digital switchover help scheme Sunset clauses Television licences Whitehaven
Legislation
Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk