Written question asked by Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 January 1998. It was answered by Barbara Roche (Labour) on Thursday, 22 January 1998 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the President of the Board of Trade, what discussions she has with her European Union counterparts on (a) the Internet and (b) charges for telephone and data circuits between European countries. - (Holding answer 19 January 1998).

Answer: Mrs. Gillan: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what discussions she has with her European Union counterparts on (a) the Internet and (b) charges for telephone and data circuits between European countries. [24016] Mrs. Roche: [holding answer 19 January 1998]: These issues are regularly discussed in the European Union Telecommunications Council. On 26 February I expect to chair discussion in the Council on: a Commission communication on Globalisation and the Information Society, looking at international co-ordination of policies towards the Internet; and a Commission communication on Member States' implementation of European Union telecommunications legislation, including the directive on Leased Lines.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 24016; 304 c660W;304 c654W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Consumers Computer networks EU countries Fees and charges ICT Internet EU action Protection Telecommunications Utilities