HC Deb 29 May 1919 vol 116 cc1459-60W
Mr. CHADWICK

asked the President of the Board of Trade if merchant ships are compelled to be equipped with wireless telegraph apparatus; and, if so, to what classes of ships does this apply and are any classes exempt?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

The present requirements regarding wireless telegraphy on merchant ships are contained in Defence of the Realm Regulation No. 37b. The Regulation applies to British seagoing ships of 1,600 tons gross and upwards, and no special class of ships has been exempted.