Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 72539
Digital Broadcasting: Radio
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 16 September 2025
Question
Mr Angus MacDonald
Liberal Democrat — Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with Ofcom on improving DAB radio coverage in (a) rural and (b) remote areas.
Answer
Ian MurrayThe government is highly supportive of the value of radio in local communities, and wants to support areas that are struggling to gain access to local services on digital. Commercial radio and the BBC are responsible for the operation of their respective ...
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