Netherlands

[NL] Debate on auction of frequencies cancelled

IRIS 1997-3:1/32

Paul Rusling

Worldwide Broadcast Consultants, Willerby (Hull)

The debate in the Dutch Parliament to authorise the auction of six new FM licences, planned for Monday 10 March 1997, was cancelled. A new committee is being set up to look at alternative methods of licensing ( i.e., as an alternative to highest bidder auctions). Also a new technical study of FM band will take place which will divide up the FM band into public and private sectors, with space for many more stations.