§ Mr. GLEDHILLasked the Postmaster-General how many complaints have been received during the last five years of interference with broadcast reception arising from tramways, trolly omnibuses, or other electrical plant and apparatus?
§ Sir K. WOODNo complete record of the number of complaints of electrical interference with broadcast reception is available before October, 1931. During the six months ended 31st March, 1932, the number of such complaints was 7,114; and during the 12 months ended 31st March, 1933, the number was 20,624.
§ Mr. GLEDHILLasked the Postmaster-General the total amount spent during the past five years by his Department upon research into remedial measures against interference with broadcast reception arising from the operation of electrical plant and apparatus?
§ Sir K. WOODThe total cost to the Post Office of engineering work in connection with broadcasting during the last five financial years was as follows:
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£ 1928–29 … … 12,245 1929–30 … … 16,498 1930–31 … … 23,103 1931–32 … … 33,441 1932–33 … … 51,000 (approximate). It is not practicable to subdivide these amounts; but the expenditure was mainly incurred in the treatment of complaints of electrical interference with broadcast reception, including the research work which has been necessary to find remedies.