HC Deb 28 June 1979 vol 969 cc276-7W
Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received about the introduction of citizens' band radio in the United Kingdom; what consideration he is giving to the matter; and when he expects to announce any policy decisions.

Mr. Raison

I refer the hon. Member to my reply earlier today to Questions by my hon. Friends, the Members for Rochester and Chatham (Mrs. Fenner) and Lewes (Mr. Rathbone). In addition to several questions from Members about the Government's policy, we have so far received about 60 items of correspondence about citizens' band radio. These include correspondence forwarded by Members, representations from the Citizens' Band Association and its members and letters from other members of the public. Most of the correspondence has been in favour of the introduction of the facility.