Written question asked by Gareth Wardell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 January 1997. It was answered by Ian Taylor (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: In what circumstances United Kingdom radio amateurs are permitted to (a) send and (b) receive E-mail letters through the USA via packet radio.

Answer: 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.

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