§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he intends to introduce legislation during the present Session of Parliament to introduce the open channel system of personal short range radio communications in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Butcherasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will be in a position to announce the results of the public consultation on open channel radio.
§ Mr. RaisonPrimary legislation would not be required to introduce the service. Final decisions about the choice of frequency and the introduction of the service will be taken as soon as possible after the public response to the discussion document has been analysed.