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Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Monday, 10 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 February 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 February 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Diego Garcia: Radio Frequencies

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will list all (a) discussions and (b) advice received by his Department from the International Telecommunication Union in relation to the UK's access to the electromagnetic spectrum around Diego Garcia.

Answer

Ofcom remains responsible for the management of the electromagnetic spectrum in the UK. FCDO and Ofcom officials have regular discussions about a range of issues including BIOT. UKMIS Geneva regularly engages with ITU on a range of matters on behalf of HMG.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
30053
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Radio frequencies Diego Garcia International Telecommunication Union
Link
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