That this House reminds the BBC that it is a publicly funded agency with civic responsibilities; notes the cost effectiveness of local radio and its low cost of operation compared to television; welcomes the part that local radio can play in sustaining genuinely local communities and in promoting democratic participation and debate; considers that regional broadcasting services, valuable though they are, are no substitute for local broadcasting; therefore deplores the decision of the BBC to merge BBC CWR with Radio WM; and urges the BBC to reconsider this decision and to maintain a full commitment to local radio.

That this House reminds the BBC that it is a publicly funded agency with civic responsibilities; notes the cost effectiveness of local radio and its low cost of operation compared to television; welcomes the part that local radio can play in sustaining genuinely local communities and in promoting democratic participation...

That this House congratulates BBC Radio West Midlands and BBC Radio Leicester on the programmes they provide for Asian listeners across the Midlands on the Asian Network; views with concern the threat to this popular and socially useful service posed by plans to reallocate the medium wave frequencies on which it is broadcast; and in the interests of the Asian listeners, calls upon the BBC, the radio authority and the Home Secretary to agree to use of frequencies in the Midlands which will give the Asian Network security on its medium wave frequencies and also provide for future Asian independent entrants to local radio.

That this House congratulates BBC Radio West Midlands and BBC Radio Leicester on the programmes they provide for Asian listeners across the Midlands on the Asian Network; views with concern the threat to this popular and socially useful service posed by plans to reallocate the medium wave frequencies on which...

That this House congratulates BBC Radio WM for the magnificent display of broadcasting professionalism over the weekend of 8th and 9th December in keeping the citizens of Birmingham and the West Midlands informed during the worst winter storms for over 20 years; notes that while other local radio stations continued to play music and London-based broadcasters ignored the serious situation for several hours, Radio WM issued a constant stream of useful information and broadcast pleas for help from people trapped in both houses and motor vehicles, particular those trapped in motor vehicles on the M6 motorway for several hours, including honourable Members, and gave details of transport arrangements and changing road conditions; believes this is what local radio should be about; and requests the London-based BBC Board of Governors to give a sign that they recognised what a valuable asset they hold on trust for the public in the shape of Radio WM.

That this House congratulates BBC Radio WM for the magnificent display of broadcasting professionalism over the weekend of 8th and 9th December in keeping the citizens of Birmingham and the West Midlands informed during the worst winter storms for over 20 years; notes that while other local radio stations continued...

That this House congratulates the British Broadcasting Corporation on the success of its pioneering local radio stations, Greater London Radio, Greater Manchester Radio, and BBC Radio WM; welcomes the valuable contribution which they make to local and regional news coverage; records its recognition of the important public service which they perform; and wishes them every possible success in the future.

That this House congratulates the British Broadcasting Corporation on the success of its pioneering local radio stations, Greater London Radio, Greater Manchester Radio, and BBC Radio WM; welcomes the valuable contribution which they make to local and regional news coverage; records its recognition of the important public service which they...