§ Mr. Woodasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress has been made in the discussions between officials, British Telecom, and the trade unions concerned about the details of the transfer of the radio interference service from British Telecom to his Department.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerI am pleased to announce that the discussions have reached an advanced stage and proposals concerning terms of employment have been put to the staff. To ensure a smooth transition and to maintain an effective service arrangements are being made by those532W staff who wish to pursue a career within British Telecom to continue working in the radio interference service for a short period following the transfer.
The Government have decided that following the transfer the service will be known as the radio investigation service.