HC Deb 24 February 1944 vol 397 cc981-2
59. Mr. Thorne

asked the Postmaster-General, how many radio licences in Britain and Northern Ireland have been taken out for 1943.

The Assistant Postmaster-General (Mr. Grimston)

The number of broadcast wireless receiving licences issued in Great Britain and Northern Ireland during the year 1943 was approximately 9,436,000.

Mr. Thorne

Has the hon. Gentleman any information as to whether some people who have not taken out licences are using other people's wireless?

Captain Pluģģe

May I ask my hon. Friend if, with a view to increasing the number of radio licences, he will arrange to lift the ban on radios in motor cars?