HC Deb 11 June 1901 vol 97 cc98-9
SIR JOHN LENG

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as represent- 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 CHAMBERLAIN

No, 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 CHAMBERLAIN

No, Sir; the negotiations are proceeding.