Oral Answers to Questions — Russia. – in the House of Commons am ar 30 Mehefin 1924.
Mr Walter Baker
, Bristol East
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?
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.
Sir Harry Brittain
, Acton
Is that company registered in Great Britain to be a British company controlled by British capital?
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?
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?
Mr Vernon Hartshorn
, Ogwr
I do not think it has quite reached a singe where any very definite statement can be made.
Mr Richard Wallhead
, Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr
Will my right hon. Friend reply to my question?
Mr Vernon Hartshorn
, Ogwr
The Donald Committee made a certain recommendation with reference to some wireless stations.
Mr Richard Wallhead
, Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr
Are the Government bound by the Donald Committee's Report?
Mr Vernon Hartshorn
, Ogwr
Not at all.