§ Mr. LewisTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he last met the Director General of Telecommunications to discuss premium rate telephone services; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Atkins[holding answer 23 May 1989]: Both my right hon. and noble Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and I meet the Director General of Telecommunications from time to time to discuss a range of telecommunications issues. The last such meeting was in January when our discussion included premium rate telephone services.