88. Mr. C. I. Orr-Ewingasked the Postmaster-General what was the composition of the special scientific committee which had been examining the problem of very high frequency and which reported to him at the beginning of July.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsI was advised by members of my Department who had been examining the problems connected with very high frequency communications.
89. Mr. C. I. Orr-Ewingasked the Postmaster-General if he will give further information as to the discovery of an entirely new method of broadcasting on very high frequency; and when he will be able to report on this development so that it may be studied by the British Broadcasting Corporation and the radio industry.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsI am not in a position to amplify my previous remarks.
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§ 91. Mr. Kerrasked the Postmaster-General what approaches he has received from the United States authorities, with a view to arranging to change the existing system of amplitude modulation for marine communication to that of frequency modulation; and if he will give an assurance that he intends to maintain his declared policy.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsThe Post Office has been asked by the United States authorities to reconsider, in the interests of world standardisation, its decision that amplitude modulation should be used for single-channel very high frequency maritime radio services in the United Kingdom. Discussions with United States representatives have not yet taken place but, as matters stand, I propose to support the case for amplitude modulation in any international discussions.