Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 100810
Radio: Power Failures
Tabled: 16 December 2025
Answered: 29 December 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 steps she is taking to ensure that at least one UK-wide emergency radio service remains accessible to the public during extended power outages.
Answer
Ian MurrayThe BBC has specific requirements under its Framework Agreement in relation to broadcast security and resilience, and works closely with DCMS in ensuring its networks are able to support emergency communications. DCMS has full oversight of these plans and...
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