(2) how many infringements of spectrum use Ofcom policing of spectrum recorded in (a) 2003, (b) 2004, (c) 2005 and (d) 2006; and if he will make a statement;
(3) how much was spent on Ofcom’s policing of spectrum against unlicensed use in (a) 2003, (b) 2004, (c) 2005 and (d) 2006; and if he will make a statement;
(4) how many prosecutions of unlicensed spectrum use Ofcom brought in (a) 2003, (b) 2004, (c) 2005 and (d) 2006; how many of those were successful; what penalties were imposed on offenders; and if he will make a statement.
The matter raised is the responsibility of the independent regulator, the Office of Communications (Ofcom), which is accountable to Parliament rather than Ministers. Accordingly, I have asked the chief executive of Ofcom to reply directly to the hon. Member. Copies of the chief executive’s letter will be placed in the Libraries of the House.