HL Deb 03 April 2001 vol 624 cc112-3WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What meetings Ministers at the Department of Trade and Industry have had with companies in the telecommunications sector since 1 January of this year; and to what extent issues relating to 3G (third generation) have been discussed at such meetings. [HL1321]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

Ministers at the Department of Trade and Industry have had several meetings in different fora with telecommunications companies this year in the normal course of business. Issues discussed have been wide-ranging and have on occasion included regulatory issues related to 3G mobile communications.