HC Deb 06 March 1933 vol 275 c785
4. Mr. PRICE

asked the Secretary of State for India what is the number of licences at present in existence in India for wireless receiving sets; and what steps the Government of India propose to take with a view to the development of broadcasting in India and to the prohibition of piracy in connection with the broadcasting service?

Sir S. HOARE

As regards the first part of the question I have no information. As regards the second part the Government of India, with a view to the prevention of piracy, have introduced in the Legislative Assembly a Bill prohibiting the possession without licence of wireless apparatus.