§ Mrs. BrowningTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will announce the date for the auction of new mobile telephone licences. [102152]
§ Mr. Byers[holding answer 13 December 1999]: The Information Memorandum for the auction of Third Generation mobile communication Wireless Telegraphy Act licences published on 1 November set out an indicative auction timetable in which applications are to be received on 12 January and the auction starts in early March. The Notice, which confirms the date for receipt of applications as 12 January, will be issued on 22 December.
§ Mrs. BrowningTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received about the proposed auction of new mobile phone licences; and if he will make a statement. [102154]
§ Mr. Byers[holding answer 13 December 1999]: The Government have received numerous representations on the auction of Third Generation mobile communication Wireless Telegraphy Act licences. These have been taken into account in decisions relating to the auction.