§ Mr. ColmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what action he is taking to ensure that communal aerials in social housing are upgraded to enable the tenants to purchase and use digital television and receive an adequate digital signal. [117585]
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§ Janet AndersonThe installation of domestic television aerials is a matter for those responsible for individual properties. I appreciate that many consumers rely on shared aerial systems, over which they have no direct control. My officials are in touch with the ITC, the BBC, and the digital broadcasters to ensure that this does not present a significant obstacle to those consumers having access to digital television. I understand that many homes with shared aerial systems can obtain satisfactory reception of digital television using their existing receiving equipment. Where upgrades are required, I would encourage tenants or landlords to approach the digital broadcasters, the ITC or the BBC who can advise on how to achieve this in the most cost-effective manner.