§ 59. Mr. McCrindleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the prospective arrangements for competitive sound broadcasting in the London area.
§ Mr. MellorDuring the past few months six of the IBA's incremental radio contractors have come on air in London to provide alternatives to the existing BBC and IBA local radio stations. Four more are due to start later this year, one covering Heathrow and Gatwick. Under the Broadcasting Bill currently before Parliament the new Radio Authority will be able to advertise further licences in the future. The areas covered will depend on audience demand and frequency availability.