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CONFIDENTIAL

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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.)