§ 28. Air-Commodore Harveyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he 1156 is satisfied that the broadcast arrangements at Hong Kong are up to date; and what is the range of the transmitter used.
Mr. Creech JonesYes, Sir. The Hong Kong local broadcasting service has been brought up-to-date with new equipment supplied since the Japanese capitulation. The range of the transmissions varies between about 12 and 15 miles according to reception conditions.
§ Air-Commodore HarveyDoes the Minister really consider that 12 or 15 miles is a satisfactory range for this transmitter, and, in view of the necessity of stimulating British trade in the Far East, will he see that we have a transmitter that will cover the whole of that area?
Mr. Creech JonesThere are certain practical difficulties, but consultations are going on with other Departments, though obviously this matter is a little wider than that of a Colonial Government.
§ Mr. Francis Noel-BakerWill my right hon. Friend consider the provision of radio transmitters in other British Colonies, for instance, Cyprus, with a view to promoting not only British business contacts but British public relations work?