[cma-l] MPs debate Illegal Radio Broadcasts 01/06/09

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James Brokenshire (Shadow Minister, Home Affairs; Hornchurch, Conservative)

"Three years ago, I first highlighted the dangers posed by illegal
radio stations. The purpose of tonight's debate is to raise this issue
in the House again and to highlight that, sadly, very little progress
has been made in the last three years to establish a co-ordinated
strategy to deal with illegal broadcasters; to increase the
opportunities for community radio stations to satisfy unmet need in
their neighbourhoods; and to address the serious problems caused by
some illegal broadcasters whose activities show a wanton disregard for
the well being of others."

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Patrick McFadden (Minister of State (Employment Relations and Postal
Affairs), Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform;
Wolverhampton South East, Labour)

"I congratulate James Brokenshire on securing this debate on an issue
in which he has a long-standing interest. As he said, he secured an
Adjournment debate on the matter three years ago and he has tabled
several parliamentary questions. The issue is of interest to several
hon. Members. For example, the Vice-Chamberlain of Her Majesty's
Household, my hon. Friend Claire Ward, who is in the Chamber, has
raised it with me because her community radio station's frequency is
regularly occupied by illegal stations. In my capacity of a
constituency MP, I know the value of community radio stations such as
Link FM, which the hon. Gentleman mentioned, and Wolverhampton
Community Radio, which does an absolutely excellent job for my city."

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More: http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2009-06-01a.136.0

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