HC Deb 20 August 1940 vol 364 c1146W
Lieut.-Colonel Boles

asked the Postmaster-General what was the total number of wireless receiving licences in force on the latest date for which figures are available?

Captain Waterhouse

The number of wireless receiving licences in force on the 31st July last was approximately 9,132,200. This is the highest total recorded in this country since broadcasting began.