§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what representations he has received from the Chairman of Southampton City Radio Ltd. concerning that company's bid for a local radio licence; [73117]
(2) what representations he has received concerning the award of local radio licences in Southampton, Bournemouth and Winchester. [73116]
§ Mr. Chris Smith[holding answer 25 February 1999]I have received one letter from a company in support of the Radio Authority's award of a licence to Southampton City Radio Ltd. and one from a group expressing their concern about the award of independent local radio licences in the area of Southampton, Bournemouth and Winchester.