§ Mr. McCrindleTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will have discussions with the British Direct Marketing Association concerning the establishment of a register of consumers not wishing to receive unsolicited telephone calls.
§ Mr. Atkins[holding answer 17 July 1989]: No, this is a matter for the Director General of Telecommunications, who has, indeed, held discussions with the British Direct Marketing Association and other interested parties about the establishment of such a register.