Wireless Plant.

Oral Answers to Questions — Russia. – in the House of Commons am ar 30 Mehefin 1924.

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Photo of Mr Walter Baker Mr Walter Baker , Bristol East

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asked the Prime Minister whether he will give an assurance that existing workable wireless plant in this country shall not be handed over to foreign private companies?

Photo of Mr Vernon Hartshorn Mr Vernon Hartshorn , Ogwr

I have been asked to answer this question. It is not my intention to sell any workable wireless station in this country to any company which is not registered in Great Britain; and in the event of any station being sold, it would be on terms which would adequately safeguard the interests of the State.

Photo of Sir Harry Brittain Sir Harry Brittain , Acton

Is that company registered in Great Britain to be a British company controlled by British capital?

Photo of Mr Richard Wallhead Mr Richard Wallhead , Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr

Is it the intention of the right hon. Gentleman to sell any Government plant to private companies, British or otherwise?

Photo of Mr Arthur Steel-Maitland Mr Arthur Steel-Maitland , Birmingham Erdington

Does the right hon. Gentleman, by "British company," mean controlled by British capital or a company which, though registered in this country, may be controlled by foreign capital?

Photo of Mr Vernon Hartshorn Mr Vernon Hartshorn , Ogwr

I do not think it has quite reached a singe where any very definite statement can be made.

Photo of Mr Richard Wallhead Mr Richard Wallhead , Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr

Will my right hon. Friend reply to my question?

Photo of Mr Vernon Hartshorn Mr Vernon Hartshorn , Ogwr

The Donald Committee made a certain recommendation with reference to some wireless stations.

Photo of Mr Richard Wallhead Mr Richard Wallhead , Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr

Are the Government bound by the Donald Committee's Report?