HC Deb 08 June 1978 vol 951 c201W
34. Mr. Newton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will review the application of broadcasting licences to burglar alarms.

Mr. John

Radio burglar alarms are licensed under Section 1 of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949. The possibility of making exemptions from the licensing requirement laid down in the Act is kept under review, but at present we are not satisfied that exemption would be justified in the case of these devices.