§ 66. Mr. DAYasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been called to the device introduced in Holland whereby existing telephones can be fitted up with an attachment which enables them at will to be connected with wireless stations, either with a loud speaker or a pair of headphones; whether, the experts of the Post Office have investigated this system; and whether it is proposed in the near future to give English telephone subscribers similar benefits?
§ Mr. LEES-SMITHThe question of utilising the telephone system for the reception of broadcasting has been considered on several occasions, but the conclusion has been reached that the disadvantages would outweigh the advantages. Such a scheme has been adopted for some time past in certain districts in Holland; and, as it is understood that there have recently been some new developments of the scheme, I have given instructions for further inquiry to be made of the Dutch Administration concerning the system now employed.
§ Mr. DAYCan the Postmaster-General say when he will receive a report on the system which is now being adopted in Holland?
§ Mr. LEES-SMITHNo, I cannot say.