§ Sir J. JARVISasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the launch of the British steamer "Matua," at Hebburn, was recorded in the British official wireless service and, if this was not the case, whether it is possible for the British official wireless service to deal to a greater extent with news intended to promote British trade?
§ Viscount CRANBORNEOn 25th March, the day on which the launch of this vessel took place, a paragraph was included in the evening bulletin of the British official wireless at eight 'o'clock, announcing the launch and giving particulars of the size and other features of the vessel, with special reference to its equipment for the carriage of New Zealand fruit to England.