Written question asked by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 September 2002. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 19 September 2002 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which Government Department will have lead responsibility for the Communications Bill when it is introduced for Second Reading.

Answer: Mr. Hammond: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office which Government Department will have lead responsibility for the Communications Bill when it is introduced for Second Reading. [68044] Stephen Timms: I have been asked to reply The Communications Bill has been prepared jointly by the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Should the Bill be given a place in the legislative programme for the next session, both Departments will continue to take it forward jointly.

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