HC Deb 19 November 1985 vol 87 c136W
Mr. Hancock

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what information he has about representations received by the Independent Broadcasting Authority concerning the broadcasting franchise for the Portsmouth and Southampton area.

Mr. Giles Shaw

I understand that the Independent Broadcasting Authority, which is responsible for the award of contracts under the Broadcasting Act 1981, has received approximately 70 representations about its recent decision on the award of the local radio contract for Portsmouth and Southampton.