§ Mr. GaleTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what plans he is considering to introduce further competition into United Kingdom based telecommunications following the expiry of the British Telecom/Mercury duopoly in November 1990; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ButcherThe Government remain committed to the duopoly policy in telecommunications which was announced in November 1983. The duopoly is not due to be reviewed until at least November 1990 and it would not be appropriate to prejudge the outcome at this stage.