§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will publish the criteria he intends to apply for digital switchover of radio. [150058]
§ Janet Anderson[holding answer 12 February 2001]: Digital radio is at a relatively early stage of development with take-up by consumers still very low. We have not therefore determined criteria to be met in order to achieve switchover. However, we shall keep our approach under review as the roll-out of digital radio services and receiving equipment increases.