HC Deb 23 April 1934 vol 288 cc1385-6W
Mr. LIDDALL

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is prepared to appoint a Departmental Committee to con-eider the question of radio diffusion?

Sir K. WOOD

I presume that my hon. Friend refers to the relaying of broadcast programmes by wireless exchanges. The earliest date at which the licences for such exchanges are terminable is 31st December, 1936; and it would, in my opinion, be premature at the present time to consider the appointment of a committee to inquire into the system.

Mr. LIDDALL

asked the Prime Minister whether he is prepared to move for the appointment of a Select Committee of the House to consider the question of radio diffusion?

The PRIME MINISTER

My right hon. Friend the Postmaster-General has just answered a similar question as regards the appointment of a Departmental Committee. My hon. Friend will, no doubt, understand that similar considerations apply in the case of the appointment of a Select Committee.