HC Deb 19 October 1981 vol 10 cc24-5W
Miss Joan Lestor

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he has taken to prevent the illegal selling in the United Kingdom of "walkie talkie"radios which operate on a frequency of 49 MHz.

Mr. Raison:

There is no power under the Wireless Telegraphy Acts to prohibit the sale of such equipment, although it may not lawfully be used. We hope that it will be possible to strengthen the existing legislation in this regard when parliamentary time permits.