HC Deb 26 June 1935 vol 303 cc1103-4
58. Mr. LEWIS JONES (for Mr. R. T. EVANS)

asked the Postmaster-General the total revenue which has accrued from the sale of wireless receiving licences since the setting up of the British Broadcasting Corporation, and also give details of its distribution as between the Exchequer, the Post Office, and the Corporation?

Major TRYON

The total revenue from the sale of wireless receiving licences from 1st January, 1927, to 31st March, 1935, was £17,995,000, which was distributed as follows:

£
Exchequer 6,193,000
Post Office 1,990,000
British Broadcasting Corporation 9,812,000