§ 37. Mr. Dayasked the Postmaster-General whether he will consider asking Parliament to extend to those persons permanently bedridden the same exemption from fees in respect of wireless licences as is at present extended to blind persons under the Wireless Telegraphy (Blind Persons Facilities) Act, 1926?
§ Major TryonThe extension of the concession of free wireless licences to permanently bedridden persons would raise many difficult questions. Similar extensions have been suggested from time to time on behalf of other classes deserving of sympathy; but the Broadcasting Committee of 1935, which reviewed the whole question, reported against any extension.
§ Mr. DayIs it not a fact that the Broadcasting Committee considered that this matter was in its infancy, and will the Minister consider the setting up of a Departmental Committee to investigate it?
§ Major TryonI do not know the hon. Member's definition of infancy, but they inquired after the first 10 years.