§ 18. Mr. GEORGE TERRELLasked the Home Secretary whether the Government are satisfied that they have control over every wireless station in this country capable of sending wireless messages to the enemy; and, if not, whether he will consider the advisability of publishing such particulars of a wireless installation and the method of working it as will enable the general public to assist the Government by searching for secret stations.
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Hobhouse)My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question, as it is primarily one for the Post Office, which however, acts in co-operation with the Home Office, Admiralty and War Office. The Government are satisfied that the steps taken to ensure the detection of illicit wireless stations are adequate and that nothing would be gained by invoking the assistance of the general public in the manner suggested. Certain members of the public who have the necessary qualifications are already assisting the Government in the matter. I may perhaps draw the hon. Member's attention to a notice issued by the Admiralty on the subject which appeared in the Press on the 4th November.