HC Deb 26 July 1982 vol 28 c349W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to prevent the sale of electronic eavesdropping devices; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Raison

The Government have no plans to prohibit the sale of electronic eavesdropping devices as such, although they intend to seek powers under the Wireless Telegraphy Acts to ban the sale of particular wireless telegraphy equipment—which could include certain equipment capable of being used for surveillance—in order to reduce radio interference.