Written question asked by Michael Fabricant (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 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 assessment she has made of the cost arising from broadband interference caused by powerline telecommunications to high frequency radio transmissions by broadcasters and short range devices used by the police and Government agencies.

Answer: Michael Fabricant: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment she has made of the cost arising from broadband interference caused by powerline telecommunications to high frequency radio transmissions by broadcasters and short range devices used by the police and Government agencies. [78531] Mr. Timms: The Radiocommunications Agency intends to publish a national consultation later this month to determine the implications, including costs, associated with a number of possible options for limiting emissions from powerline and other wired telecommunication systems that have potential to cause interference to high frequency radio services.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 78531; 392 c715-6W;392 c742W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Costs Broadcasting reception Broadband Internet Radio frequencies Radio Standards Telecommunications
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk