HC Deb 09 July 1981 vol 8 cc182-3W
21. Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he intends to convene a meeting of the advisory committee on radio interference to discuss citizens band radio equipment.

Mr. Raison

My right hon. Friend hopes shortly to appoint the advisory committee on radio interference which he will consult before he makes regulations to control undue interference from citizens band radio equipment to other radio services. Once the committee has been appointed, we hope it will be possible to arrange an early meeting.

37. Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his expectation of revenue from licences for citizens band radio over the next three years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Raison

The licence fee for citizens band radio has yet to be determined and it is not therefore possible to provide an estimate. Our aim will be to ensure that the revenue is adequate to cover the costs of introducing and administering the service.