Question follow-through · 100801
Radio: Power Failures
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what proportion of radio broadcast transmission masts are equipped with on-site backup power capable of operating for more than (a) 12 hours, (b) 24 hours and (c) 72 hours without mains electrici
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- Answering body
- Department for Culture, Media and Sport
- Tabled
- 16 Dec 2025
- Target answer date
- 18 Dec 2025
- Answer
- 29 Dec 2025 · 13 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
16 Dec 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what proportion of radio broadcast transmission masts are equipped with on-site backup power capable of operating for more than (a) 12 hours, (b) 24 hours and (c) 72 hours without mains electrici
18 Dec 2025
Target answer date
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29 Dec 2025
Answer published
The BBC has specific requirements under its Framework Agreement in relation to broadcast security and resilience, and works closely with DCMS in ensuring its networks are able to support emergency communications. DCMS has full oversight of these plans and...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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