HC Deb 05 November 1906 vol 164 cc131-2
SIR EDWARD SASSOON (Hythe)

I beg to ask the Postmaster-General, whether, in view of the importance of wireless telegraphy in connection with the defences of Great Britain and the Empire, and of the conclusion of the international arrangements at the Berlin Conference, His Majesty's Government will give the House an early opportunity of discussing their terms previous to ratification.

MR. SYDNEY BUXTON

The full text of the Convention, with the Regulations and Protocol, has only just been received. It will be laid upon the Table, and before ratification, if the House desires, an opportunity of discussing the Convention will be afforded.

MR. BALFOUR (City of London)

Will the day for the discussion be in the course of the present session or next session?

MR. SYDNEY BUXTON

We hope this session; certainly before ratification.