§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of potential interference to GCHQ transmissions from the development of technology to deliver high-speed internet connections via powerlines; and if he will make a statement. [78869]
§ Mr. Robin CookThe Radiocommunications Agency has advised that any system providing high-speed internet access through mains electricity wiring has the potential to cause radio frequency interference. This means that any proposed system would need rigorous trials in order to avoid risk to the national user interest.