§ SIR JOHN LENGI beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as represent- 99 ing the Postmaster General, whether any agreement has been arrived at between the Post Office and the Admiralty to facilitate the use of Marconi's wireless telegraphy by British steamships for postal telegraphs and news messages.
§ MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir; no agreement has yet been come to.
§ SIR HOWARD VINCENT (Sheffield, Central)May I ask how this matter stands? It is one of great importance. Is anything being done, or are the negotiations at an end?
§ MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir; the negotiations are proceeding.