§ COLONEL LOCKWOOD (Essex, Epping)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War what powers, if any, he possesses to prevent the erection of Marconi apparatus on private premises that might be used for the purpose of conveying information.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. HALDANE,) HaddingtonThe Secretary of State for War possesses no such powers. The control of wireless telegraphy is in peace vested in the Postmaster-General, who issues licences, and in war with the Lords of the Admiralty.
§ COLONEL LOCKWOODIs it not desirable the War Office should have some control over this matter?
§ MR. HALDANEIt seems to me more important for the Admiralty.