HC Deb 20 March 1995 vol 257 c72W
Rev. Ian Paisley

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans exist to cut off British Telecom (Northern Ireland) from the rest of the United Kingdom network and allow it to stand alone as a separate business entity.

Mr. Ancram

I am not aware of any such plans, which would be a matter for the board of British Telecom.

Rev. Ian Paisley

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has for British Telecom (Northern Ireland) to be one of the first private sector companies to be established as a cross-border utility with joint Government-Executive influence.

Mr. Ancram

None.