Private Property (Powers of Entry)

HC Deb 15 November 1973 vol 864 c242W

Mrs. Knight

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications if he will review the powers of entry to private property held under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 and seek to revoke all that he considers are not necessary.

Sir J. Eden

No. There is no power of entry to private property under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949, except by the consent of the person concerned or under the authority of a search warrant.

Mrs. Knight

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications if he will review the powers of entry to private property held under the Post Office Act 1969 and seek to revoke all that he considers are not necessary.

Sir J. Eden

I am satisfied that these powers are no more than are necessary to enable the Post Office and my Department properly to carry out their responsibilities under the Act.