§ 84. Mr. LINFIELDasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been called to the fact that the London and North Eastern Railway is demanding an annual fee of 5s. from tenants for permission to erect a wireless aerial; whether he has given his sanction for the levying of such charges; and, if not, will he take steps to prevent such demands being made?
Mr. F. HALLI understand that many landlords require a small payment by their tenants for permission to erect wireless aerials. The matter is primarily one for settlement between landlord and tenant, and my right hon. Friend has at present no power to intervene. The Broadcasting Committee of last year expressed the view that the practice is unjustifiable and should be abandoned. In this view my right hon. Friend concurs, and he is considering what steps can be taken to prevent the spread of the practice.
§ Mr. HANNONCan the hon. Gentleman say whether this is the only railway company that has made a charge of this kind?