§ Mr. Evennettasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action he proposes to take concerning the illegal pirate radio stations operating in the Greater London area.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherIn the Telecommunications Bill the Government are seeking new powers to seize equipment used by illegal broadcasting stations. In the meantime, with the aid of British Telecom's radio interference service we will continue to trace such stations and prosecute those concerned.