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be a move in the direction
of
non-exclusive
arrangements.
franchise
Government did not
wish to create conditions in which
a second telecommunications network
became
inevitable and it did not
wish to force this on the market.
Government wished to see a system
in which other operators had access
to Telco's system but were charged
fair rate from both sides' point
But nevertheless, the
a
of view.
demand
to build and operate a
second network might arise and this
option
should be left open for the
market to decide.
2.
The question
of
public/Legislative
Council
consultation should be considered at a later stage.
3.
The Council expressed its appreciation to Ms
Hughes for her clear presentation.
(Officials in
attendance left the Chamber
whilst Members tendered their advice.)