Local Radio

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 1:47 pm on 12 January 2010.

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Photo of Siôn Simon Siôn Simon Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Culture, Media and Sport 1:47, 12 January 2010

The hon. Gentleman is quite right; there is undoubtedly some concern in the industry. There has been a bit of a campaign, led by UTV. I recently met at RadioCentre representatives of many local commercial local radio stations from across the country, and some of them will have been those he mentioned from his constituency. There was extensive consultation when the Bill was drafted, so we do take it seriously. During my remarks I hope to allay some of the fears, which may have emerged through misunderstanding.