Legislative Reform (Renewal of Radio Licences) Order 2020

Baroness Gardner of Parkes Excerpts

Friday 27th November 2020 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Gardner of Parkes (Con) [V]]

My Lords, I support the introduction of this instrument, but in particular, I want to talk about the changes to the radio licences renewal order, which seeks to recognise small, local radio stations. We cannot underestimate the importance of the provision of radio services during the coronavirus pandemic both in sharing information locally and in helping those who would otherwise feel isolated to be connected to the outside world. The instrument helps to recognise the essential importance of small, local radio service providers, and I have no doubt that they will play a key role in the future.