HC Deb 09 March 1995 vol 256 c276W
Mr. Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list those areas of Scotland which are covered by cable television franchises.

Mr. Ian Taylor

I have been asked to reply.

Fourteen franchises, covering 1,123,000 homes have been awarded in Scotland to date, in the following areas:

  • Aberdeen
  • Dundee and Carnoustie
  • Perth
  • Glenrothes and Kirkaldy
  • Edinburgh
  • Falkirk and Livingston
  • Cumbernauld, Airdie and Coatbridge
  • Motherwell and East Kilbride
  • Greater Glasgow
  • North West Glasgow and Clydebank
  • Bearsden and Milngavie
  • Dumbarton
  • Paisley and Renfrew
  • Greenock and Port Glasgow

The ITC is considering further local delivery operator franchises in Scotland.