UK-Last week(10 September)representatives of the UK's entertainment industry met Culture Minister Ed Vaizey MP.The roundtable meeting brought together representatives from the British TV,theatre and live music industries to discuss the challenges facing the industry's access to adequate radio spectrum in the future.
Lord Grade on behalf of the industry commented,"We appreciate the opportunity to meet the Minister and discuss issues affecting the future viability of our industry.Spectrum policy is an important and evolving area of the Government's work,and essential to the future of world-leading content production in the UK.
"It is good to see that the Government is listening to the concerns of the industry,and committing to an on-going dialogue."
Peter Roberts on behalf of BEIRG said,"The UK creative industries generate tens of billions of pounds for the UK economy,providing entertainment for citizens and tourists year round.It is essential that these industries are not damaged by short sighted policies.
"We were pleased to discuss the state of the industry with the Minister,and to receive reassurance that he understands the importance of our industry."