§ Mr. Gorstasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will ensure that systems and techniques recommended by his Department for police and fire brigades' radio communications systems will be compatible with world standards in order to maximise the competitive prospects for British-based industry.
§ Mr. MayhewMy right hon. Friend keeps very much in mind the need to do all that is practicable and reasonable to help United Kingdom based industry to be competitive.
§ Mr. Gorstasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consultations he is having and with whom on the subject of new technologies for radio communications systems; and whether he has received any representations from any radio user organisations on the matter.
§ Mr. RaisonIn its capacity as the radio regulatory authority the Department has extensive consultations on the subject of new technology across the whole field of radio both through the recognised international committee structure and at a national level with radio manufacturers, users and suppliers in a wide range of policy and technical committees. If my hon. Friend has a particular matter in mind perhaps he will write to me about it.