§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will direct the two cellular telephone operators to indicate within the detailed maps of the areas covered by their networks those parts of the network where reception is below an acceptable standard.
§ Mr. ForthThe coverage maps issued by the two cellular radio network operators clearly indicate areas where full coverage is available and those with fringe coverage. They also specify the circumstances in which reception may be limited, particularly for hand portable equipment.
In these circumstances, I have no plans to direct the operators to publish more detailed coverage maps.