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

Thu Sep 10 07:58:17 BST 2015

Thank the Lord for Hansard!We briefed Amanda Milling as to the submission - and Ed Vaizey's response in the most part would have been provided by Ofcom.
I'll be analysing the Minister's response on behalf of Jane and Rob Hughes at Cannock Radio for the next stage in the action.

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From: bill.best at commedia.org.uk
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2015 16:32:45 +0100
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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

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, 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
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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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