COMMUNICATIONS
dealers' licences. This office also conducts examinations for the Postmaster General's Certificate for Proficiency in Wireless Telegraphy, and in addition undertakes the survey and inspection of ships and aircraft wireless stations. Another function of the office is the enforce- ment of the regulations made under the International Telecommunication Convention (Atlantic City, 1947) and the Hong Kong Telecommunications Ordinance.
A close liaison is maintained between the Hong Kong Communications Board, the Hong Kong Frequency Assignment Committee and the Radio Licensing and Inspection Office, on all matters affecting the Colony's internal and external telecommunications.
Many commercial firms, particularly stevedoring concerns, have been licensed to operate very high frequency radio-telephone circuits between their offices and harbour craft.
The Radio Licensing and Inspection Office con- tinues to assist the Department of Commerce and Industry in regulating the import and export of telecommunications equipment.
Telecommunications
Cable and Wireless Limited is responsible for all telegraph and radiotelephone services between Hong Kong and countries overseas, for telegraph and radio- telephone services with ships at sea, and for a V.H.F. service with ships anchored in Hong Kong harbour. In addition they provide a service for internal telegrams on Hong Kong Island and in the New Territories.
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