HC Deb 12 March 1929 vol 226 cc977-8
33. Mr. WELLOCK

asked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the substantial profits being made, it is contemplated to make a further reduction in the charges for beam wireless telegraphic communications?

Viscount WOLMER

No general reduction in the charges for beam wireless telegrams is contemplated at present.

Mr. WELLOCK

When the merger gets control of the beam wireless and has to cover profits of decaying cables, will it not then be impossible?

Mr. AMMON

Can the Noble Lord say whether the Communications Company has yet been formed?

Viscount WOLMER

In reply to the first question, I think the hon. Gentleman is entirely in error in that opinion. As regards the question of the hon. Gentleman the Member for North Camberwell (Mr. Ammon), I do not think the Communications Company has actually been formed at this moment. If he wants an answer, perhaps he will put down a question.

Mr. BENN

Have the Government begun negotiations for the contract for the use of this beam wireless?

Viscount WOLMER

Yes, Sir.