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To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many plasma television screens have been purchased by his Department, and at what cost, in the last 24 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many plasma television screens have been purchased by his Department, and at what cost, in the last 24 months.
Asked by
Lord Maude of Horsham
(Conservative)
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
27 February 2008
For answer on
29 February 2008
Answered on
20 March 2008
None.
Subjects
Television; Scotland Office
Date
20 March 2008
Reference
473 c1269W;473 c1265W; 191074
House
House of Commons
I have regular discussions with Ofcom and Digital UK about a range of matters in relation to broadcasting.
I have regular discussions with Ofcom and Digital UK about a range of matters in relation to broadcasting.
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Asked by
Baroness Clark of Kilwinning
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
What recent discussions he has had on the quality of television reception in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
Subjects
Broadcasting reception; Scotland; Television
Date
23 January 2008
Reference
470 c1485
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What recent discussions he has had on the quality of television reception in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had on the quality of television reception in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Baroness Clark of Kilwinning
(Labour)
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
15 January 2008
For answer on
23 January 2008
Answered on
23 January 2008
I have regular discussions with Ofcom and Digital UK about a range of matters in relation to broadcasting.
Subjects
Broadcasting reception; Scotland; Television
Date
23 January 2008
Reference
470 c1485; 179991
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My hon. Friend is right. The whole point of digital switchover is to give people better television: better reception, more choice and more interactivity. I know her constituency well, because it borders mine, and I know that many people in north Ayrshire have difficulty accessing a decent signal. It is difficult to say with any degree of exactness what will happen before switchover, but I sincerely hope that they will see an improvement in the quality of their television reception and in the range and number of channels that they receive once we reach digital switchover.
My hon. Friend is right. The whole point of digital switchover is to give people better television: better reception, more choice and more interactivity. I know her constituency well, because it borders mine, and I know that many people in north Ayrshire have difficulty accessing a decent signal. It is difficult to say with any degree of exactness what will happen before switchover, but I sincerely hope that they will see an improvement in the quality of their television reception and in the range and number of channels that they receive once we reach digital switchover.
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Asked by
Baroness Clark of Kilwinning
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
My hon. Friend will be aware that problems remain with television reception in parts of Ayrshire. Will he outline what steps are being taken to ensure good television reception in as many households as possible, both before and after digital switchover?
Subjects
Broadcasting reception; Scotland; Television
Date
23 January 2008
Reference
470 c1485
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Gentleman is right. I mentioned the interactivity that comes with digital TV, and things such as audio description are a key part of that. I have had discussions with the Royal National Institute of Blind People Scotland, which has been campaigning on this for some while. Just as there is now complete acceptance of subtitles for the hard of hearing, audio description for people with visual impairment must become standard. That will happen, to any meaningful degree, only when we switch off the analogue signal and boost the digital signal. The hon. Gentleman is right to keep campaigning on the issue, and I shall ensure that Ofcom is aware of his concerns.
The hon. Gentleman is right. I mentioned the interactivity that comes with digital TV, and things such as audio description are a key part of that. I have had discussions with the Royal National Institute of Blind People Scotland, which has been campaigning on this for some while. Just as there is now complete acceptance of subtitles for the hard of hearing, audio description for people with visual impairment must become standard. That will happen, to any meaningful degree, only when we switch off the analogue signal and boost the digital signal. The hon. Gentleman is right to keep campaigning on the issue, and I shall ensure that Ofcom is aware of his concerns.
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Asked by
Robert Smith
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
As the Minister knows, the other advantage of digital television is that audio description will enable those with poor sight to enjoy the experience of television far more effectively. The Government have set a very low threshold for what broadcasters have to provide. What are the Government doing to encourage greater take-up of audio description and to improve ease of access to the handsets for those with disabilities?
Subjects
Broadcasting reception; Scotland; Television
Date
23 January 2008
Reference
470 c1485
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
In a week when we celebrate the great Ayrshire poet, Robert Burns, I am sure that the people of Tarbolton will be enjoying those celebrations. Of course, the first ever Burns supper was in Greenock, in my constituency, so we lay claim to having set the tradition. The people of Tarbolton, along with those throughout Ayrshire and the rest of Scotland and the UK, will benefit when digital switchover happens. It will provide more channels, more services, more interactivity and more choice.
In a week when we celebrate the great Ayrshire poet, Robert Burns, I am sure that the people of Tarbolton will be enjoying those celebrations. Of course, the first ever Burns supper was in Greenock, in my constituency, so we lay claim to having set the tradition. The people of Tarbolton, along with those throughout Ayrshire and the rest of Scotland and the UK, will benefit when digital switchover happens. It will provide more channels, more services, more interactivity and more choice.
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Asked by
Brian H Donohoe
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
As you know, Mr. Speaker, Tarbolton, in my constituency, is closely associated with Robert Burns—but none of my constituents could be called a"““Wee, sleekit, cow'rin', tim'rous beastie””."
They are not slow at coming forward to tell me that the TV reception is appalling. What will the Minister do for the good people of Tarbolton?
Subjects
Broadcasting reception; Scotland; Television
Date
23 January 2008
Reference
470 c1486
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I speak regularly to Digital UK's national manager for Scotland about switchover, and I also speak to Ofcom in relation to a number of issues, including switchover. Preparatory work is proceeding apace.
I speak regularly to Digital UK's national manager for Scotland about switchover, and I also speak to Ofcom in relation to a number of issues, including switchover. Preparatory work is proceeding apace.
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Asked by
David Hamilton
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
When he last met Ofcom to discuss digital switchover in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
Subjects
Digital broadcasting; Scotland; Television
Date
28 November 2007
Reference
468 c269
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I speak regularly to Digital UK's national manager for Scotland about switchover, and I also speak to Ofcom in relation to a number of issues, including switchover. Preparatory work is proceeding apace.
I speak regularly to Digital UK's national manager for Scotland about switchover, and I also speak to Ofcom in relation to a number of issues, including switchover. Preparatory work is proceeding apace.
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Asked by
Sandra Osborne
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
When he last met Ofcom to discuss digital switchover in Scotland.
Subjects
Digital broadcasting; Scotland; Television
Date
28 November 2007
Reference
468 c269
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Gentleman is correct. The Government have been firmly supporting that service. He will know from the article that I wrote—in Gaelic—in Scotland on Sunday how committed we are to it. It is our expectation that the service will be up and running this financial year. I understand that it cannot go on Freeview until the switchover, but will be available on other platforms in the meantime. We are committed to ensuring that it happens.
The hon. Gentleman is correct. The Government have been firmly supporting that service. He will know from the article that I wrote—in Gaelic—in Scotland on Sunday how committed we are to it. It is our expectation that the service will be up and running this financial year. I understand that it cannot go on Freeview until the switchover, but will be available on other platforms in the meantime. We are committed to ensuring that it happens.
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Asked by
Angus Brendan MacNeil
(Scottish National Party)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
As the Minister will be aware, these are tense times for the new Gaelic television channel. The political expectation from me—and from him, I hope—is that it will come into existence in the springtime. When does he hope that it will be available on digital terrestrial television?
Subjects
Digital broadcasting; Scotland; Television
Date
28 November 2007
Reference
468 c270
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I have some sympathy with my hon. Friend's point, but he must consider this: if we were to take money out of the BBC's budget as he suggests, it would be difficult for it to meet the challenging timetable that we have for digital switchover. I cannot therefore offer him any comfort in that regard. What matters is that we proceed as quickly as we can with switchover, as is happening throughout the rest of the world. We need particularly to ensure that older and more vulnerable people are given the help and support that they need—I know that he has been campaigning on this issue—and that remains the Government's top priority.
I have some sympathy with my hon. Friend's point, but he must consider this: if we were to take money out of the BBC's budget as he suggests, it would be difficult for it to meet the challenging timetable that we have for digital switchover. I cannot therefore offer him any comfort in that regard. What matters is that we proceed as quickly as we can with switchover, as is happening throughout the rest of the world. We need particularly to ensure that older and more vulnerable people are given the help and support that they need—I know that he has been campaigning on this issue—and that remains the Government's top priority.
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Asked by
David Hamilton
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
I thank the Minister for his answer. However, 20 per cent. of my constituents do not, and will not, receive digital transmissions, and we will not get the digital changeover until 2010. Surely, as the BBC offers a universal service, we are entitled to a rebate until that changeover takes place.
Subjects
Digital broadcasting; Scotland; Television
Date
28 November 2007
Reference
468 c270
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I congratulate my hon. Friend on the work that she has been doing on this issue. I know that she is due to meet Ivan Kennedy, the community liaison executive from Digital UK, in the coming week. I have alerted Digital UK to the fact that that is the issue that she wants resolved, so I hope that when she has that meeting it will be able to provide her with the answer. In the meantime, I understand that there is a website that people can visit, and if they put in their postcode they will be able to find out exactly which channels they will receive.
I congratulate my hon. Friend on the work that she has been doing on this issue. I know that she is due to meet Ivan Kennedy, the community liaison executive from Digital UK, in the coming week. I have alerted Digital UK to the fact that that is the issue that she wants resolved, so I hope that when she has that meeting it will be able to provide her with the answer. In the meantime, I understand that there is a website that people can visit, and if they put in their postcode they will be able to find out exactly which channels they will receive.
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Asked by
Sandra Osborne
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
My constituents in the Girvan area are in the first tranche for digital switchover in Scotland, but are currently subject to a postcode lottery for both analogue and digital, whereby some people get Ulster TV, some people get Border, and others get access to STV. Now that the digital switchover is happening, can the Minister guarantee that everyone will be able to access STV as their default ITV channel?
Subjects
Digital broadcasting; Scotland; Television
Date
28 November 2007
Reference
468 c270
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
When he last met Ofcom to discuss digital switchover in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
When he last met Ofcom to discuss digital switchover in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
David Hamilton
(Labour)
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 November 2007
For answer on
28 November 2007
Answered on
28 November 2007
I speak regularly to Digital UK's national manager for Scotland about switchover, and I also speak to Ofcom in relation to a number of issues, including switchover. Preparatory work is proceeding apace.
Subjects
Digital broadcasting; Scotland; Television
Date
28 November 2007
Reference
468 c269; 167460
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
When he last met Ofcom to discuss digital switchover in Scotland.
When he last met Ofcom to discuss digital switchover in Scotland.
Asked by
Sandra Osborne
(Labour)
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 November 2007
For answer on
28 November 2007
Answered on
28 November 2007
I speak regularly to Digital UK's national manager for Scotland about switchover, and I also speak to Ofcom in relation to a number of issues, including switchover. Preparatory work is proceeding apace.
Subjects
Digital broadcasting; Scotland; Television
Date
28 November 2007
Reference
468 c269; 167462
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions he has held with ministerial colleagues on television services in Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions he has held with ministerial colleagues on television services in Scotland.
Asked by
Alan Reid
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
15 January 2007
For answer on
23 January 2007
Answered on
23 January 2007
My right hon. Friend has regular discussions with colleagues on a range of issues affecting Scotland.
Subjects
Scotland; Television
Date
23 January 2007
Reference
116348; 455 c1624W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many television sets are in operation in the Department (a) in total, (b) in Ministers' private offices and (c) in each building in the Department; and how many television licences are held by the Department.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many television sets are in operation in the Department (a) in total, (b) in Ministers' private offices and (c) in each building in the Department; and how many television licences are held by the Department.
Asked by
Jo Swinson
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
28 March 2006
For answer on
30 March 2006
Answered on
4 May 2006
The Scotland Office has 10 television sets; five in Melville Crescent, Edinburgh and five in Dover House, London, of which two are in the ministerial private offices.Regarding licences, I refer the hon. Member to the answer she received on 13 March 2006, Official Report, column 1920W from the Minister for Creative Industries and Tourism.
Subjects
Television; Scotland Office
Date
4 May 2006
Reference
445 c1739W;445 c1739W; 62810
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many widescreen televisions have been purchased by his Department for use in London headquarters in each of the last five years; and what the cost was in each year.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many widescreen televisions have been purchased by his Department for use in London headquarters in each of the last five years; and what the cost was in each year.
Asked by
Norman Lamb
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
David Cairns
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
15 December 2005
For answer on
19 December 2005
Answered on
26 January 2006
The Scotland Office does not maintain a central record of electrical devices purchased. The information requested could therefore be provided only at disproportionate cost.
Subjects
Costs; Government departments; Television; Scotland Office
Date
26 January 2006
Reference
441 c2313W; 39136
House
House of Commons