HC Deb 18 March 1953 vol 513 c10
5. Sir L. Ropner

asked the Assistant-Postmaster-General whether he will consider introducing legislation to prohibit the sale of wireless sets unless a licence-is produced.

Mr. Gammans

My noble Friend has already carefully considered this idea, but he is reluctant to introduce this drastic change, involving as it would a system of control and restriction of dealers, unless he can be satisfied that it would be more effective and not cost more than the present system.