HC Deb 21 May 1908 vol 189 cc489-90
* MR. REES (Montgomery Boroughs)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for India whether communication by wireless telegraphy has been established between India and any other British Possessions; and whether any wireless telegraphy stations exist in the Indian Empire.

THE UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA (Mr. BUCHANAN,) Perthshire, E.

As far as I am aware, no communication by wireless telegraphy has as yet been established between India and any other British Possessions. Wireless communication has been established between Diamond Island and Port Blair and between Sangoa Island and the pilot steamer at the sand heads.

SIR EDWARD SASSOON (Hythe)

was understood to ask if the Indian Government had been requested to make provision in the Estimates for the establishment of wireless telegraphy stations.

MR. BUCHANAN

I should like to have notice of that Question.