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Written Question · S2W-29356 · Session 2

What information it has on whether the electromagnetic spectrum in Scotland belongs to anyone and, if so, to whom it belongs.

Answered Asked by Chris Ballance Green Lodged 30 Oct 2006

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on whether the electromagnetic spectrum in Scotland belongs to anyone and, if so, to whom it belongs.

The answer

Answered by Nicol Stephen on 14 Nov 2006 · 15 days after it was lodged, 1 day after it was due

The electromagneticspectrum comprises a wide range of frequencies. Under the Wireless Telegraphy Act1949 as amended, installation and use of equipment that operates in that portionof the electromagnetic spectrum consisting of frequencies of up to 3,000GHz mustbe individually licensed or exempt from the requirement to be licensed. Securingthe optimal use of radio spectrum throughout the UK, includinggranting licences and making exemption regulations, is one of the responsibilitiesof the Office of Communications (Ofcom). Further information on spectrum management by Ofcom can be obtained at www.ofcom.org.uk.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-29356 by reference.