BBC Radio Wm

EDM number 198 in 1990-91, proposed by Jeff Rooker on 10/12/1990.

That this House congratulates BBC Radio WM for the magnificent display of broadcasting professionalism over the weekend of 8th and 9th December in keeping the citizens of Birmingham and the West Midlands informed during the worst winter storms for over 20 years; notes that while other local radio stations continued to play music and London-based broadcasters ignored the serious situation for several hours, Radio WM issued a constant stream of useful information and broadcast pleas for help from people trapped in both houses and motor vehicles, particular those trapped in motor vehicles on the M6 motorway for several hours, including honourable Members, and gave details of transport arrangements and changing road conditions; believes this is what local radio should be about; and requests the London-based BBC Board of Governors to give a sign that they recognised what a valuable asset they hold on trust for the public in the shape of Radio WM.

This motion has been signed by a total of 12 MPs.