Clause 340 — Modification of Disqualification Provisions

Part of Communications Bill – in the House of Commons at 8:45 pm on 14 July 2003.

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Photo of Andrew Selous Andrew Selous Conservative, South West Bedfordshire 8:45, 14 July 2003

I apologise to the House for not being in the Chamber for the earlier part of the debate.

I am interested in the Secretary of State's argument, as it is my understanding that no other professional broadcasters have actually been refused access to a licence for reasons of spectrum scarcity. I return to the points made by my hon. Friend Mr. Lansley. Can the Secretary of State enlighten the House as to why religious bodies are put into a separate category and treated as no other country treats them?