HC Deb 13 December 1937 vol 330 cc797-8
25. Mr. Day

asked the Postmaster-General whether his inquiries are now complete with reference to the daily broadcasts that are taking place from the Alderney radio station, Channel Isles; will he give particulars of the full permission granted to this radio station; and whether the same includes a permit to broadcast music and gramophone records?

Major Tryon

I must refer the hon. Member to my reply to his question on 29th November in which I stated that no permission has been granted by me for a broadcasting station to operate in the island of Alderney. My inquiries in me matter are not yet complete.

Mr. Day

As the Wireless and Telegraphs Act, 1904, prohibits anybody erecting or working a wireless station, will the right hon. and gallant Gentleman say how this station could be installed without his licence?

Major Tryon

I am advised that the Wireless and Telegraphs Act is applicable to Alderney. No station can be installed or worked except under licence from the Postmaster-General.

Mr. Day

What is the right hon. and gallant Gentleman doing in the matter seeing that this wireless station is being worked without his permission?

Major Tryon

We are inquiring into what they are doing.