§ Q107. Mr. HoodTo ask the Prime Minister if she will give details of representations she has had from churches, community groups and individuals objecting to the provisions of sexual services via the public telecommunications systems; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterI have received a number of representations about premium-rate telephone services including a few from church organisations. This is a matter for the Director General of Telecommunications who has already taken firm action to control these services including the closure of two services in the Manchester area. He is keeping the matter under close review.