§ 18. Mr. Stevensasked the Secretary of State for Industry what consultations are taking place between Government and industry on progress towards a broad network of cable television in Great Britain.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerAs I told the House during the debate on 20 April, Departments are at work under the coordination of the Cabinet Office considering the recommendations of the ITAP report. Consultations with British Industry are continuing and several parties have made representations to us.
In addition, the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Tanworth and his colleagues on the inquiry into the broadcasting aspects of the possible expansion of cable are now considering the submissions and evidence they have received. The Government hope to announce their policy towards the introduction of wideband cable systems before the end of this year.