§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether his Department has any proposals to change present regulations on the licensing and fees for induction loops in public buildings; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AtkinsSince the implementation of an exemption order on 1 May 1989, licences under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 are no longer required for a wide range of low power devices including all induction loop systems complying with the Department's performance specification MPT1337 or any of its predecessors BR13, BR19 and BR34.
A new specification, MPT1370, for higher power induction loops, necessary for some larger buildings, is currently being drafted. It is expected that these will also be made exempt from licensing.