HC Deb 28 January 1997 vol 289 cc170-1W
Mr. Gareth Wardell

To ask the President of the Board of Trade in what circumstances United Kingdom radio amateurs are permitted to(a) send and (b) receive E-mail letters through the USA via packet radio. [11294]

Mr. Ian Taylor

The use of E-mail via packet radio is not currently provided for under the amateur radio licence. The Radiocommunications Agency is reviewing the position, in consultation with the Radio Society of Great Britain.