HC Deb 11 May 1922 vol 153 cc2404-5W
Mr. O'NEILL

asked the Postmaster-General whether wireless telephone receiving instruments installed under the new scheme in Northern Ireland will be within reach of any of the broadcasting stations in Great Britain; and, if not, what steps he proposes to take to enable the public in Northern Ireland to take advantage of the facilities recently announced, in view of the fact that the Post Office in Northern Ireland is still administered wholly by the Imperial Government?

Mr. KELLAWAY

If a broadcasting station were erected at Glasgow under the new scheme, it could no doubt be heard in Northern Ireland, but better results would probably be obtained if a station were eventually erected in that area. In view of the present position in Northern Ireland, licences are not at present being issued, but when the situation becomes more normal the claims of that area will not be overlooked.