§ 38. Mr. Beswickasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of radio transmitting stations in Kenya and the estimated proportion of the Colony which is effectively covered by these transmissions.
§ Mr. LytteltonThere are four radio transmitters in Kenya, two in Nairobi and two in Mombasa, operated by Messrs. Cables and Wireless, on which the Government rents time, using its own studio. I am inquiring about the exact extent to which these transmitters cover the territory and will write to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. BeswickIf the right hon. Gentleman finds that Kenya is not fully covered, will he see if something can be done to increase the range of transmission as, with the development of receiving sets, to which the hon. Member for Leominster (Mr. Baldwin) has referred, radio can play a most important part in the dissemination of information in Kenya?
§ Mr. LytteltonI agree with the hon. Gentleman, and as soon as I know whether the whole territory is covered, I will consider the matter again.