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Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 December 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 December 2014. It was answered by Danny Alexander (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 10 December 2014 on behalf of the Treasury.


Mobile Phones: Radio Frequencies

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to paragraph 1.117 of the Autumn Statement 2014, if he will take steps to compensate Programme Making and Special Event users of spectrum removed from the wavelengths they currently use to facilitate the further clearance of spectrum for mobile use.

Answer

As detailed in the National Infrastructure Plan and Autumn Statement, subject to the development of delivery options by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Ofcom, further details of the change of use of 700MHz spectrum will be set out in 2015. As part of that process, we will look at the impact for Programme Making and Special Events and other current users.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
217056
Session
2014-15
Related items
Autumn Statement 2014
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Compensation Mobile phones Radio frequencies
Link
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