[cma-l] Westminster debate on the 'Process for FM radio applications'

Wed Sep 9 16:32:45 BST 2015

FM Radio Applications — [Mrs Anne Main in the Chair]
– in Westminster Hall at 4:00 pm on 8th September 2015.

Hansard link:

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmhansrd/cm150908/halltext/150908h0001.htm#150908h0001.htm_spnew37

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On 9 September 2015 at 10:52, Two Lochs Radio <tlr at gairloch.co.uk> wrote:

> Here's Radio Today's summary of the Q&A in parliament yesterday:
>
>
> Ofcom application process challenged by MP
> <http://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/09/ofcom-application-process-challenged-by-mp>
>
> *Ofcom’s region by region procedure to invite applications for community
> radio stations is being challenged by an MP.*
>
>
> Amanda Milling MP, Cannock Chase, Conservative, speaking at Westminster
> Hall
> <http://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/e0cbce54-fda8-44e7-a5bc-850e5399624b>,
> suggested Ofcom could invite applications from stations with special
> circumstances at any time along side the current rounds.
>
>
> She was speaking for Cannock Radio which was created last year after the
> regional round for the West Midlands closed.
>
>
> The MP also mentioned a possible Apply On Demand system but admits this
> would take more resources but with a premium fee attached to it to cover
> any additional staff which would be required.
>
> In reply, Culture, Communications and Creative Minister Ed Vaizey said he
> was a fan of community radio and comments it’s one of the tragedies of his
> life that his home town doesn’t have a station.. and went on to explain the
> recent history of community radio regulation.
>
>
> He did acknowledge the request by the Cannock Chase MP, but said any
> change to the system could make the process even slower, referencing
> previous rounds where applications were invited from all over the UK at
> once resulting in some stations having to wait a long time.
>
> The current round is almost complete, at which point, the Minister said,
> it would be a good time for Ofcom to consider alternative procedures. In
> addition, he pointed out that DAB is an alternative for Cannock Radio.
>
>
> Finally, Vaizey revealed Round 4 of community radio licensing will be
> announced in 2016.
>
> On 08 September 2015 at 16:59 Ian Hickling <transplanfm at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Watch it here from 16:00:
>
> http://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/e0cbce54-fda8-44e7-a5bc-850e5399624b
>
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> ------------------------------
> From: cma-l at commedia.org.uk
> Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2015 14:34:55 +0100
> To: cma-l at commedia.org.uk
> Subject: [cma-l] Westminster debate on the 'Process for FM radio
> applications'
>
> There's a debate this afternoon Tuesday 8 September on the application
> process for FM radio applications:
>
>
> http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/offices/commons/speakers-office/wadjourns1/
>
> *4:00 pm - 4:30 pm  Amanda Milling  Process for FM radio applications *
>
> Amanda Milling MP has championed the attempts of aspirant community radio
> station Cannock Radio to get a licence.
>
> http://www.amandamilling.com/news/amanda-milling-mp-speaks-cannock-radio
>
> Watch online here: http://www.parliamentlive.tv/Guide
>
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