HC Deb 17 July 1934 vol 292 c942W
Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE

asked the Postmaster-General if he will make a statement with regard to the licensing of radio sets carried in motor cars; whether it is necessary for the licence to be carried in the car and what steps are taken by him to ensure that such sets are licensed?

Sir K. WOOD

A wireless licence covers the regular use of wireless receiving apparatus at the address shown on the licence, and also the occasional use by the licensee (or a member of his household) of a portable receiving set at another place, whether in a house, or in the open air, or in a motor car. The licence must be carried by the person using the portable set. The concession in regard to portable sets does not cover the use of a wireless set which is permanently fitted in a motor car. A separate licence must be obtained for such a set, and must be carried in the car. These rules have received considerable publicity, and I have no reason to believe that there is any extensive failure to comply with them.