§ 51. Mr. Dayasked the Postmaster-General particulars of the number of licences that have been issued for the use of wireless sets on private cars; and has he any information as to the number of long-distance motor coaches that have been fitted with wireless receivers?
§ The Assistant Postmaster-General (Sir Walter Womersley)Wireless receiving licences issued in respect of private motor cars and motor coaches are not segregated; and the information which the hon. Member desires could only be obtained by a special examination of the records of 8,500,000 licences. I do not think the expense of such an examination would be warranted.
§ Mr. DayWill the hon. Gentleman consider how the public can be better made acquainted with the fact that a licence is necessary for a receiving set in a motor car?
§ Sir W. WomersleyThe public is already acquainted with the facts. It is only necessary if the set is a fixture in the car.
§ Mr. DayIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the public cannot obtain information about these licences?