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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 representations they have made to other European administrations about allocating the 960–1164MHz band of spectrum for use by audio Programme Making and Special Events.

Answer

DCMS has not made representations.

Ofcom has been very active in making representations to other administrations and regulators about the opportunities for utilising the 960-1164 MHz band. Ofcom has shared its analysis with the European Commission and the Conference of European Post and Telecommunications (CEPT) as well as making direct contact with spectrum regulators in France, Germany, Greece, The Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3046
Session
2016-17
Related items
Radio Frequencies
Monday, 12 December 2016
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Radio frequencies
Link
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