§ Mr. WhittingdaleTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what representations she has received from the Association of Independent Radio Companies on relaxing the Broadcasting (Restrictions on the Holding of Licences) Order 1991. [20587]
§ Mr. SproatThe Association of Independent Radio Companies has made several representations on this subject, in writing and at meetings. Following debate on Report on the Broadcasting Bill in the House of Lords on 5 March, columns 258 to 263, the Government are considering with the Radio Authority whether the current arrangements can be improved.