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Written question asked by Baroness Benjamin (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 November 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 November 2016. It was answered by Lord Ashton of Hyde (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Radio Frequencies

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with Ofcom about the decision against allocating the 1525–1559MHz band for audio Programme Making and Special Events use.

Answer

The Government has heard Ofcom’s reasons for allocating the 960-1164 MHz band for PMSE rather than the 1525-1559 MHz band, as set out in Ofcom’s decision published on 10 March 2016. Ofcom’s assessment shows that the 960-1164 MHz band offers a better option for sharing spectrum as well as more long-term stability to PMSE users than the 1525-1559 MHz band.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3044
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Ofcom Radio frequencies
Link
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