Written question asked by Mike Weir (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 19 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 November 2001. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Monday, 26 November 2001 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what representations she has made to (a) OFTEL and (b) BT regarding transfer of existing telephone numbers from former customers of Atlantic Telecom to BT lines. - (Holding answer 22 November 2001).

Answer: Mr. Weir: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations she has made to (a) Oftel and (b) BT regarding transfer of existing telephone numbers from former customers of Atlantic Telecom to BT lines. [16811] Mr. Alexander: [holding answer 22 November 2001]: I have discussed with the Director General of Telecommunications the issues faced by the customers of Atlantic Telecom. I have also raised this directly with the Chief Executive of BT. A number of options were discussed with the administrators and we are actively pursuing all possible solutions to minimise disruption to Atlantic subscribers. My officials and Oftel are taking these issues forward with BT.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16811; 375 c683W;375 c684W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Consumers British Telecom Telephone services Telephone numbering Atlantic Telecommunications
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk