Written questions

Television Licences

Commons · Question 1358 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 18 May 2026

Question

Asked by Peter Lamb

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans she has to update the current terrestrial TV/Freeview licences following the Consultation on the renewal of digital terrestrial television (DTT) multiplex licences.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 18 May 2026

Following the consultation in 2021 on the renewal of digital terrestrial television (DTT) multiplex licences to which my honourable friend refers, Parliament legislated to secure the future of DTT until at least 2034. No decision has yet been made about t...