§ Mr. MIDDLETONasked the Postmaster-General whether, in connection with the issue of licences to private firms or companies to erect wireless stations in this country capable or communicating with the Dominions, Colonies, and foreign countries, the erection of similar or corresponding wireless stations in the Dominions or the Colonies will be subject to the permission or under the ultimate authority of the Imperial Government?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GORE:The answer to my hon. Friend's question is generally in the affirmative as regards the Colonies, subject to the provisions of local laws, where such laws exist. As to the issue of licences in the self-governing Dominions for the erection of wireless stations, the conditions would he for settlement by the Governments concerned.