§ The Earl of Northeskasked Her Majesty's Government:
What meetings Ministers at the Department of Trade and Industry have had with companies in the 113WA 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 TurvilleMinisters 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.