HC Deb 09 February 1926 vol 191 cc877-8W
Mr. FORREST

asked the Postmaster-General the number of prosecutions and convictions to date for installing and working a wireless apparatus without a licence?

Viscount WOLMER

Since the passage of the Wireless Telegraphy (Explanation) Act last Session, there have been 28 prosecutions for installing or working wireless receiving apparatus without a licence. Twenty-seven of these prosecutions were successful and one case was dismissed.

Colonel DAY

asked the Postmaster-General the number of wireless licences that have been taken out for the 12 months ending 31st January, 1926, or to the last known date?

Viscount WOLMER

The total number of wireless receiving licences in force on the 31st January, 1926, was approximately 1,841,000.

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