§ 54. Mr. Dayasked the Postmaster-General whether the daily British official news bulletins which are transmitted from the Rugby wireless station are paid for at a specially reduced Press rate; and by whom these charges are paid?
§ The Postmaster-General (Major Tryon)The British official bulletins are the only news messages which are transmitted from the Rugby wireless station for free reception in all parts of the world. The Foreign Office is responsible for the compilation of the messages and pays the Post Office for the work of transmission. The rate of charge is comparable with that paid by other users and is appropriate to the special conditions of the service.
§ Major TryonPerhaps the hon. Member will put that question down.