HC Deb 14 December 1949 vol 470 c266W
76. Mr. S. O. Davies

asked the Postmaster-General if he will give, separately, the figures for the number of wireless licences now current in Wales, including Monmouthshire, Scotland and England.

Mr. Hobson

On 31st October, 1949, the approximate number of broadcast receiving licences current in Wales and Monmouthshire was 590,000, in Scotland 1,120,000, and in England (excluding Monmouthshire) 10,220,000.

78. Mr. S. O. Davies

asked the Postmaster-General the gross annual income derived from wireless licence holders in Wales and Monmouthshire.

Mr. Hobson

On the basis of the number of licences in force at 31st October, 1949, in Wales and Monmouthshire, the current gross licence revenue is approximately £585,000 a year.