§ Sir R. GOWERasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been called to the action of certain cinema proprietors in installing upon their premises electric plant which creates an interference in the ether and blots out all broadcast reception in the immediate neighbourhood; and whether he will consider the desirability of obtaining powers to compel such modification of machinery as would abate this inter ference?
§ Mr. LEES-SMITHInterference with broadcast reception is occasionally caused by the operation of electrical plant at cinemas and certain business premises. When complaints are received by my Department, representations are made to the proprietors, and it is found in nearly all cases that they are willing to make such alterations to their plant as will prevent the annoyance caused to their neighbours. It is not proposed to introduce fresh wireless legislation in the near future; but when the time comes for such legislation the question of obtaining powers to deal with occasional cases of difficulty will be considered.