Written Question · S2W-30005 · Session 2
Further to the answer to question S2W-29356 by Nicol Stephen on 14 November 2006, who, if anyone, owns the electromagnetic spectrum in Scot…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-29356 by Nicol Stephen on 14 November 2006, who, if anyone, owns the electromagnetic spectrum in Scotland, as distinct from who manages it.
The answer
The Executive’s understandingis that there is no defined ownership of the electromagnetic spectrum. However,regulation of telecommunications is a reserved matter and, as indicated previously,UK spectrum is managed by OFCOM, who have been empowered through UK legislationto authorise spectrum use under 3,000Ghz for wireless telegraphy applications.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-30005 by reference.