The absence of a full impact assessment of the radio provisions makes it difficult to ascertain how burdensome the preferred route provisions will be. However, the evidence we heard suggests that there will be far fewer routes required than platforms are anticipating. Nonetheless we recognise that platforms will not only have to facilitate on-boarding but provide ongoing support as well and we expect these responsibilities, and their associated costs, to be considered when deciding the threshold at which selection services should be designated. Ofcom should consider the resource implications of providing preferred routes when recommending the threshold at which radio selection services should be designated. The Government should take account of this recommendation in its decision on designation. (Paragraph 57) 24 Draft Media Bill: Radio Measures