§ 8. Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what role he foresees for smaller companies in eventual applications for cable and satellite television licences and sub-licences.
§ Mr. RaisonThe Government attach importance to the involvement of the private sector in direct broadcasting by satellite but no decisions have yet been reached on the nature or timing of such involvement. The way in which 159W cable television services might develop will depend on decisions to be taken after Lord Hunt's inquiry has reported at the end of September.