Written question asked by Peter Lamb (Labour) on Thursday, 14 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Monday, 18 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Television Licences
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans she has to update the current terrestrial TV/Freeview licences following the Consultation on the renewal of digital terrestrial television (DTT) multiplex licences.
- Answer
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Following the consultation in 2021 on the renewal of digital terrestrial television (DTT) multiplex licences to which my honourable friend refers, Parliament legislated to secure the future of DTT until at least 2034. No decision has yet been made about the future of the DTT platform beyond this point.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 1358
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Digital technology Public consultation Television licences Freeview service
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- 2026-05-18 16:18:55 +0100
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