COMMUNITY RADIO AND TELEVISION

Early day motion 171, tabled 21 November 2002 by Tony Lloyd (Labour). Signed by 121 members.

That this House welcomes the Government's support for the growth and development of community-based radio and television; notes the important contribution community media can make to social inclusion, neighbourhood renewal, citizens' participation, local democracy and lifelong learning; believes that the Communications Bill provides a unique opportunity to put in place a cross media framework for community-based radio, television and new media; calls for an explicit commitment to the promotion and development of community media to be in the functions and duties of OFCOM; and further believes that these requirements should be supported by clear licensing arrangements guaranteed access to radio spectrum and digital delivery platforms, and a community media fund.

Signatures by party: Labour 74, Liberal Democrat 26, Labour/Co-operative 7, Conservative 5, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 2, Independent Conservative 1.