§ 32. Mr. HOLFORD KNIGHTasked the Postmaster-General whether he can now make a statement as to the tests recently carried out at Nottingham with stopper coils to prevent interference with broadcasting programmes by the trolly omnibuses of the Nottingham transport department?
§ Sir K. WOODI have received a report on the tests recently carried out at Nottingham with the use of suppressor coils on trolly omnibuses. The report is of a detailed character, but the general conclusion reached is that the use of the coils results in, a material reduction of interference with wireless reception. The tests were carried out in co-operation with the Nottingham Corporation Transport Department; and a copy of the report 'will be sent to that department.
§ Mr. KNIGHTIs it correct that these tests were arranged some months ago, and what is the cause of this regrettable delay?
§ Sir K. WOODThe matter was discussed some time ago, and I think it has taken some time to carry out the tests, but I will look into the matter further.
§ Mr. HUTCHISONWill the right hon. Gentleman co-operate with the Ministry of Transport in enforcing these coils on trolly omnibuses?
§ Sir K. WOODI have no power to enforce them.