HC Deb 19 April 1923 vol 162 cc2241-2
51. Captain BERKELEY

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the widespread dissatisfaction with the terms of the licence granted by the Post Office to the British Broadcasting Company, and in view of the fact that the creation of such monopolies is contrary to public policy, the Government will review the whole position in order to secure the fullest development of a new and important industry?

Mr. BALDWIN

I understand that a full statement will be made on this subject by my right hon. Friend the Postmaster-General on the Motion for the adjournment to-night.

Captain BERKELEY

In view of the important issues raised by this, will not the right hon. Gentleman consider the desirability of giving greater facilities for discussion than those afforded by a statement on the Adjournment to-night?

Mr. BALDWIN

There will be the Post Office Estimates, if the statement to-night is not considered satisfactory.

Sir HARRY BRITTAIN

In the meantime, did not the British Broadcasting Company make a full statement by wireless last night?