Questions and Answers in House of Commons London, Feb, 16.
In the House of Commons to-day Lord Harmsworth asked whether the Stevenson Rubber Restriction Scheme had been modified in any way, and if so for what reason, and' whether an estimate could be! given of any financial result of such change.
Colonel Amery replied that the system was modified in respect of the three months ruary 2. The deci the percentage by 15 per cent. instead of 10 per cent. was taken in order to relieve those faced with the necessity of buying rubber at the excessive prices temporary ruling. As regards the financial result, if the questioner meant the effect on the spot price of rubber, Colonel Amery feared that too many factors entered into the question to enable him to give any estimate of the effect of this particular action—Reuter. ever, that complet Wireless. Station ha of the Rugby nabled tests, in two way transmission to be coa-ducted.
In the course of ordinary routine work last Sunday two way conversation tests were carried out station between 4 a.m and 7.30 p.m. with very promising, results.
Tone of speech in born directions was clear and free from distortion or fading, and the voices of individual speakers were easily recognisable, It is expected, however, that numerous technical arise, including cliff ing from interference, and these will have to be surmounted before a commercial service can be established Britis Wireless through Reuter.
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