NATIONAL RADIO STATION FOR CHILDREN

Early day motion 2608, tabled 19 July 2006 by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 46 members.

That this House notes that three national DAB radio channels now lie vacant; further notes plans for an additional multiplex to allow for up to 10 new national radio channels; further notes that an independent MORI survey in February 2001 showed 57 per cent. public support for a national DAB radio channel for pre- and primary school children; believes that one of the available channels should be reserved pending research into the benefits of, and demand for, a national radio channel for children; and urges the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to invite Ofcom to organise such research.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 20, Labour 17, Conservative 5, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.