asked the Minister of Technology if he will initiate research into the problems of the manufacture of short-wave wireless transmitters suitable for use in coastal waters, with a view to British manufacture of a product capable of operation by life-saving organisations and others at a reasonable cost.

I understand that the problems which the hon. Member has in mind relate to the frequency bands which can be allocated and the permitted design tolerances. I am in touch with my right hon. Friend the Postmaster-General about this and am considering whether there is any action which my Department can usefully take.