§ Mr. BRIANTasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is prepared to waive the examination for wireless operators who have already qualified for the position on some vessels and have had over 12 months' practical experience at sea in charge of the apparatus?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONMy right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. I should not feel justified in issuing any certificate of proficiency in wireless telegraphy to an operator without ascertaining that he possesses the qualifications therein specified.