Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Monday, 26 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 May 2004. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 May 2004 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 plans she has to license ultra-wideband wireless networks. - Inc fact that Ofcom will write. (Letter in Library Dep 04/1228).

Answer: Mr. Watson: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans she has to license ultra- wideband wireless networks. [169295] Mr. Timms: The matter raised is the responsibility of the Office of Communications (Ofcom) as the independent regulator. Accordingly, my officials have asked the Chief Executive of Ofcom to respond directly to the hon. Member. Copies of the Chief Executive's letter will be placed in the Libraries of the House.

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