HC Deb 23 July 1980 vol 989 c234W
Mr. Rathbone

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he intends to publish his consultative document on the Open Channel.

Mr. Raison

Shortly.

Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will list in the Official Report, the number of prosecutions brought in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively, for the possession or operation of citizen band radios for the present financial year and the last financial year, respectively.

Mr. Raison

The numbers of prosecutions for unlicensed installation and/or use of citizens band radios operating in the 27 MHz frequency band dealt with by the courts during the relevant periods are as follows:

England 162
Wales 1
Scotland 1
N. Ireland Nil
Current financial year (up to 18 July 1980)
England 111
Wales 2
Scotland 1
N. Ireland Nil