Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 121355

Television: North West

Tabled: 17 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026

Question

Cat Smith

LabourLancaster and Wyre

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether decision-making process on the proposed switch off the UK's digital terrestrial television will take into account the impact on low-income households, particularly in the North West of En

Answer

Ian Murray
I can confirm that my department is working closely with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to ensure that the impact on low-income households across the UK, including in the North West of England, is fully considered as part of any dec...

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