Captain BENNasked the Postmaster-General under what statutory authority he issues licences for broadcasting; and whether he will lay upon the Table the conditions governing the grant of these licences?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYStatutory authority for the issue of licences to establish wireless stations is conferred by the Wireless Telegraph Act, 1904. The conditions on which licences for the proposed broadcasting stations will be issued are at present under consideration, but as soon as they are definitely settled a statement will he made on the subject.