Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 16467

Communication: Emergencies

Tabled: 7 July 2026

Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

Mims Davies

Conservative — East Grinstead and Uckfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what role she considers broadcast infrastructure plays in ensuring that the Government can communicate with the public during national emergencies.

Answer

Ian Murray

The government understands how important it is that citizens can access information in times of national emergency. Resilient radio and television play an important role in a range of different emergency scenarios.The BBC has specific requirements under i...

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