§ SIR EDWARD WATKIN (Hythe)I beg to ask the Postmaster General whether a continuous service on the land telegraphic railway lines has been, or will be, established in connection with the continuous or 24-hour service of "Lloyds," between the lighthouses on Tory Island and the mainland of Ireland, in protection of shipping, life, and property; and, if not, would he explain what are the impediments?
§ MR. RAIKESAs the hon. Baronet is aware, the cable provided by "Lloyds" between Tory Island and the mainland is connected with the sub-post office at Dunfanaghy, which is open for public telegraphic business between the usual hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The Committee of Lloyds pay the Post Office for working the cable during those hours, and the Department has offered to work it during the night on certain terms which are now under the consideration of the Committee. The Committee have also been informed that it has been arranged to place Dunfanaghy in direct communication with the Post Office at Londonderry, and that the latter office will be kept open continuously.