I propose to take Questions Nos. 21 and 40 together.
I am currently in consultation with the Commission regarding certain aspects of the GSM competition and, in particular, the requirement that applicants indicate the level of fee they are prepared to pay for the licence. The Commission is concerned that this requirement may be contrary to the competition rules of the EU Treaties. It had been anticipated that these discussions would have been completed before the planned closing date of 23 June 1995 for receipt of applications for the GSM licence. Unfortunately it became apparent over the last week that this would not be feasible. Consequently, I informed all prospective applicants that the closing date would be extended.