§ Mr. BAKERasked the Postmaster-General what private companies conduct wireless services in this country; and if he will state the capital of such companies?
§ Mr. HARTSHORNThe only private company at present conducting public wireless services in this country is the Marconi Company, the authorised capital of which is understood to be £4,000,000.
§ Mr. BAKERasked the Postmaster-General if he will lay upon the Table all proposed wireless licences of any kind to be granted to the Marconi Company?
§ Mr. HARTSHORNThe point will be considered when the question of issuing a licence to the Marconi Company arises.
§ Mr. BAKERasked the Postmaster-General the number of companies and the number of countries in which the Marconi Company has interests?
§ Mr. HARTSHORNI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to his question of the 15th May on the same subject