§ Mr. PicklesTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if the changeover period from analogue to digital radio will vary according to regions; and what special factors affect East Anglia. [139579]
§ Ms HewittThere are no plans as yet in place for the timing of changeover from analogue to digital radio. Among the factors that we will need to consider, before changeover, will be the take up and coverage of digital radio. Although circumstances in each region may influence the exact pattern of migration from analogue to digital radio, I am not aware of any special factors affecting East Anglia.