HC Deb 24 October 1983 vol 47 c21W
Sir David Price

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what contribution Her Majesty's Government are making to the 1983 United Nations World Communication Year.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

The United Kingdom national committee for World Communications Year has organised a wide ranging programme of events and activities during the year, including increased training opportunities and overseas study visits for young people. As part of the year an important Commonwealth conference on telecommunications and development sponsored by the Government, British Telecom and Cable and Wireless will be held at Leeds Castle in November. The conclusions will be submitted to the International Commission for World Wide Telecommunications Developments. I will present a full report to the House on the United Kingdom contribution to the year in due course.