§ Mr. LLOYDasked how many wireless telegraph stations there are at the present time in India, and where; and how many there are in the course of preparation and construction?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThere are at present wireless telegraph stations at Bombay, Calcutta, the pilot vessel, Sandheads, Bengal, Port Blair, Table Island, Diamond Island, Morgui, and Victorian Point. As stated on 29th June, in reply to the hon. Member for Montgomery Boroughs, a scheme for the establishment of certain inland wireless telegraph stations has been sanctioned by the Secretary of State, to be constructed as funds become available. The Secretary of State is not aware that construction under this sanction has commenced.
§ Mr. LLOYDCan the hon. Gentleman tell us when we may expect to have any of these stations constructed?
§ Mr. MONTAGUConstruction will begin almost immediately now that the scheme has been sanctioned, but I cannot give the particular date of the finishing of any particular station.