HC Deb 18 January 1988 vol 145 c229W
24. Mr. Hardy

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what consultations he has had on research and development on educational applications of a broadband fibre optic network.

Mr. Forth

Various aspects of this issue have been considered and in some cases supported by my Department over the last few years. Most recently PA Consulting Group were asked to comment on the area of education and broadband technology when reporting on "The Evolution of the United Kingdom Communications Infrastructure". Its report is available in the Library of the House.