HC Deb 12 April 1937 vol 322 cc612-3
49. Mr. Day

asked the Postmaster-General the number of persons who were prosecuted and convicted during the 12 months ended to the last convenient date for working wireless apparatus without the appropriate licence; were any of these prosecutions instituted against persons who had receiving apparatus fitted to, and installed on, their motor cars without the necessary licence; and will he give particulars?

Major Tryon

During the 12 months ended 28th February. 1937, 4,168 persons were prosecuted for the use of wireless apparatus without a licence, and convictions were obtained in all but seven cases. None of the prosecutions related to wireless sets fitted in motor cars.

Mr. Day

Are licences issued in respect of motor cars?

Major Tryon

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Day

Is the Minister not aware that post offices refuse to issue special licences for wireless apparatus on motor cars unless it is licensed originally, in respect of a house?