§ 94. Major WATTS MORGANasked the Postmaster-General whether the commercial ship and shore wireless stations formerly staffed and controlled by the Post Office are now staffed and controlled by the Admiralty; whether the Admiralty is at present carrying on a limited commercial wireless service through these stations; whether it is proposed that the Admiralty should permanently retain these stations; and, if not, will he say 2228 when the stations will be returned to the control of the Post Office and opened for ordinary commercial work?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHThe answer to the hon. Member's first two inquiries is in the affirmative. The matters referred to in the remainder of the question are still under consideration.
§ Major MORGANHaving regard to the dissatisfaction and friction arising, will the right hon. Gentleman expedite the return of the control to the Post Office?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHThe whole thing is under consideration, and a Committee has been appointed, under the chairmanship of Lord Milner, which is going into these details.
§ Major MORGANWhen may we expect a reply?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHThey held their first sitting this morning. I cannot give any idea when a reply will be given, but I hope before long.