In addition to publishing information, consultations and statements, Oftel hosts a Policy Focus Group (PFG) on the implementation of the new Directives. The DTI, RA and ITC are members of the PFG. Industry players and consumer representatives are welcome to attend this group. Planned dates (subject to change) of the meetings throughout the implementation period are:

• 4 July 2003

Oftel will be consulting stakeholders thoughout the implementation period. A draft timetable for public consultations can be found here. Oftel will update this information on a regular basis.

At the PFG, Oftel aims to present information on a range activities and provide stakeholders with the opportunity to comment and input. It is expected that some of the larger implementation projects (such as the EU market reviews) will, in addition to attending the PFG, hold separate stakeholder meetings.

For general information on implementing the EU Directives please click here.

List of PFG papers and presentations:

• PFG(02)01 - agenda 12.03.02
  
• PFG(02)02 - slides 12.03.02
  
• PFG(02)03 - draft agenda 18.06.02
• PFG(02)04 - Oftel Project Plan June 2002
• PFG(02)05 - slides 18.06.02 interim regime
  
• PFG(02)06 - slides 18.06.02 Oftel implementation projects and issues
  
• PFG(02)07 - slides 18.06.02 RA implementation projects and issues
  
• PFG(02)08 - slides 18.06.02 update on market reviews
  
• PFG(02)09 - slides 18.06.02 structure of PFG and stakeholders input.
  
• PFG(02)10 - agenda 08.07.02 draft access guidelines
• associated slides - BT, Energis, BBC
• PFG(02)11 - minutes of meeting
• PFG(02)12 - agenda 06.09.02
• PFG(02)13 - minutes of meeting and slides
  • EU market reviews
  • Consumer information
  • Dispute resolution
• PFG(02)14 - agenda 11.11.02
• PFG(02)15 - minutes of meeting 11.11.02
• PFG(02)16 - agenda 12.12.02
  • Market reviews
  • Contingency arrangements
  • Notifications and fees
  • Universal service
  • Radio spectrum
• PFG(02)17 - agenda 20.03.03
  • Privacy issues
  • Bill & interim arrangements
  • Continuation notices
  • Electronic comms code
• PFG(02)18 - Implementation of new EU Framework for Communications
• PFG(02)19 - minutes of meeting 15.05.03
  • Enforcement
  • Financial reporting
  • Continuation notices
  • PRS
  • Market reviews
  • Universal service
    
• PFG(02)20 - minutes of meeting 04.07.03
  • Interconnection of PECNs
• Networks and services (DTI)
• Changes on 25 July
• Continuation notices
• PFG(02)21 - What will apply on 25 July 2003

For further information about the PFG, please contact Paul Lonsdale - tel: 020 7634 8866; e-mail: paul.lonsdale@oftel.gov.uk