HC Deb 15 February 1927 vol 202 c755
68. Colonel DAY

asked the Postmaster-. General the latest results of the official wireless beam test between Australia and Great Britain?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

The contractors state that certain defects developed in the auxiliary apparatus during the recent test of the beam service between Great Britain and Australia, and they are at present engaged in correcting these defects. When this has been done, a further test will be arranged.

Colonel DAY

At what stations did these beam tests take place?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

They took place between two English stations and two Australian stations—at this end at Grimsby and Skegness.