HC Deb 11 May 1995 vol 259 c578W
Mr. Donohoe

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what costs his Department has incurred during the last 12 months as a result of cloning of mobile telephones being utilised by his Department, with particular reference to the making of unauthorised calls. [23485]

Mr. Dorrell

[holding answer 9 May 1995]: My Department has incurred no charges due to the cloning of mobile telephones.

Mr. Donohoe

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what steps his Department has taken to prevent the cloning of telephones being utilised by his Department; and if his Department has discussed this matter with any official agencies. [23459]

Mr. Dorrell

[holding answer 9 May 1995]: My Department has converted all mobile telephones from analogue to digital. This is in line with advice received from official sources.

Mr. Donohoe

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what representations his Department has made to the Department of Trade and Industry concerning the need for legislation to prevent the cloning of mobile telephones. [23472]

Mr. Dorrell

[holding answer 9 May 1995]: My Department has made no representations to the DTI on this matter.

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