HC Deb 10 July 1913 vol 55 cc621-2W
Mr. HUDSON

asked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the fact that another wireless company other than the Marconi has established communication over a distance conforming with the requirements of she Imperial wireless service, he would consider the advisability, as a matter of economy, of asking this company to tender for the contract for this service, and thus possibly ensure that the contract will be made on competitive terms and not awarded at monopolist prices?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

I would refer the hon. Member to my answer to similar questions on Monday last.

Mr. HUDSON

also asked the Postmaster-General whether it is his intention to invite open competition to tender by wireless companies who can meet the re-requirements of the Imperial wireless service; if so, when will the notice for such tenders be issued?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

I have as yet no information which would lead me to depart from the view indicated by the Scientific Advisory Committee that there is no system other than the Marconi system which can be said with any certainty to be capable of fulfilling the requirements of the Imperial chain.