Imperial Wireless Chain.

Oral Answers to Questions — Post Office. – in the House of Commons am ar 8 Mai 1924.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Walter Baker Mr Walter Baker , Bristol East

67.

asked the Postmaster-General whether the Government have come to a decision in regard to the public ownership and control of the Imperial wireless chain?

Photo of Mr Vernon Hartshorn Mr Vernon Hartshorn , Ogwr

The Government hope to make an announcement on the subject at an early date.

Photo of Mr James Hogge Mr James Hogge , Edinburgh East

Are we to understand that the Government will still adhere to the pledge given by the right hon. Gentleman and the Prime Minister that there will be a discussion in the House before any decision is come to?

Photo of Mr Vernon Hartshorn Mr Vernon Hartshorn , Ogwr

I have no recollection of having made any such statement.

Photo of Mr James Hogge Mr James Hogge , Edinburgh East

I will give it to you.

Photo of Mr John Sturrock Mr John Sturrock , Montrose District of Burghs

Is it not most important, in view of the decision the Government are coming to, that the question of the control of wireless should be considered by the House before the Government comes to their decision?