Written question asked by Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 17 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Friday, 24 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Radio: Digital Broadcasting
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of radio signal back up power systems in ensuring radio signals continue working during power cuts.
- Answer
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The Government understands the importance of access to information when other communications may be disrupted. Radio plays an essential role in providing such access. In order to fulfil DCMS responsibilities as Lead Government Department for Broadcast Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), DCMS works closely with broadcast CNI operators and technical authorities to maintain security and resilience against a wide range of scenarios including power outages.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 83219
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Digital broadcasting Radio Standards Power failures
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