HC Deb 03 June 1930 vol 239 cc1958-9
40. Mr. DAY

asked the Postmaster-General the number of wireless licences at present in force; and the number of these that are for portable wireless sets?

The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Lees-Smith)

The number of wireless receiving licences in force on 30th April last was 3,117,000. There are no statistics available showing how many licensees use portable receiving sets.

Mr. DAY

Is the right hon. Gentleman considering the question of having on applications for licences for wireless receiving sets a statement whether they are portable or stationary sets?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

No, Sir, I see reason for doing so.