§ Colonel DAYasked the Postmaster-General the present position in regard to the Imperial wireless chain; and what have been the results of the tests made from the Imperial wireless station at Rugby?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONThe contractors hope to complete the Bodmin and Bridgwater stations, which are to be used for the Canadian and South1750W African services, early in April, and the Grimsby and Skegness stations, which are to be used for the Indian and Australian services, in August next. The corresponding stations in the Dominions and India will, it is understood, be completed about the same time as the English stations. The tests of the Rugby station show that it can be received in all parts of the world. The station has been used regularly for the Official Wireless, News Service since the 1st January and for the transmission of long-distance radiotelegrams to ships since the 31st January. Owing to its world-wide range, messages can be sent from Rugby to ships at any point on the high seas, however remote; and considerable use is being made of the new facilities thus afforded. The question of operating other services from Rugby is under consideration.