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Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Act 2017
Summary
This Act creates a system where multiple radio stations can share the same broadcasting infrastructure (called a 'multiplex'). It's designed to make it cheaper and easier for radio stations to reach listeners across regions, similar to how TV channels share broadcasting networks.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means allowing radio stations to share broadcasting equipment and networks more efficiently. This can help smaller radio stations afford to broadcast across wider areas and give listeners more choice in local radio programmes.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that sharing networks could lead to larger companies dominating radio and smaller, independent stations closing down. Some people are concerned about losing diverse local programming if big corporations control multiple stations.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading4 Jul 2016
- 2nd reading13 Jan 2017
- Committee stage31 Jan 2017
- Report stage3 Feb 2017
- 3rd reading3 Feb 2017
Lords
- 1st reading6 Feb 2017
- 2nd reading24 Feb 2017
- Committee stage14 Mar 2017
- 3rd reading21 Mar 2017
Royal Assent27 Apr 2017
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