HC Deb 24 April 1923 vol 163 cc283-4
83. Mr. HURD

asked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the Prime Minister's statement that the Government had decided to grant licences to private enterprise for wireless telegraph services between this country and the Dominions, Colonies, and foreign countries, he will say how many such licences have now been issued; and for what services?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I would refer the hon. Member to my answer to the question which was asked by the hon. Member for Acton on the 12th instant. Negotiations on the subject are still in progress.

Mr. HURD

Did the answer referred to give the number of licences issued and state for what services?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

My hon. Friend is just as well able as I to know what is in the answer.

Mr. HURD

I am not.

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I will send my hon. Friend a copy of the answer.