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(b)

uses.

Telco's scheme of control. The company's aim is to establish a territory-wide network of cables suitable for all inter-active Cable TV is simply the most convenient starting point. When considering the application by applications from any other interested

companies

the

cross-subsidisation

examined;

Telco or indeed

possibility

of will thus have to be

(c) questions relating to the manner of funding the cable service, technical and coverage

requirements,

censorship.

programme

content

and

5

The Council's advice on the above and other issues will be sought in the near future. As a first step however, it is intended to submit to Council in a few

further information paper, intention to invite other submission and covering applications.

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week's time a setting out the government's interested parties

to make a arrangements for processing

Members are invited to note the contents of this

memorandum.

7 March 1986

COUNCIL CHAMBER