We are doing moderately well in the debate. I'm hopeful we will prevail, but you can never tell what will happen when get into the political process.

We feel it is important to provide this technology to maintain our position as the world's leading international financial centre. We are responding to the increasing time pressures faced by City workers by providing the technology for them to stay up to date.

The EU has an industry that is a world leader. What this research illustrates is how EU policy makers have it in their power to maintain that position and facilitate the conditions for higher economic growth.

City workers and visitors will be able to use wireless broadband to work more efficiently, staying in touch with their office via hand-held devices while on the move.