§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many amateur radio licences were issued by his Department in each of the last three years; if he will estimate the current delay between application and issue ; and if he will provide a more prompt service.
§ Mr. Raison:The number of new amateur radio licences issued was:
1979 1980 1981 3,195 5,170 7,340 The delay is now about two months and steps have been taken to reduce it further.