21 Jan 01 Your Ref: PAD Dear Mr Leach Thankyou for considering my outline request for support for the Network Club. Since sending the letter to you, I have spoken to the University and they have made me aware that the Council IT Department already plan and operate computer network(s) throughout the community. So I wonder if it is possible to get their view on the Club's proposed radio-based computer network, in addition to the views you are already seeking. The Club's network may duplicate their work or it may extend it and interfaces to the council's network(s) may or may not be possible. This needs clarifying. There may even be an opportunity for the Council to save money in some cases. Thankyou for your consideration. Yours