§ MR. MONKasked the Postmaster General, Whether, having regard to the fact that no local interest would be specially benefited by the establishment of telegraphic communication with Lundy Island, he is now prepared to lay down a cable to that island without insisting upon a local guarantee?
§ LORD JOHN MANNERSSir, I regret that I do not feel justified in laying a telegraphic cable to Lundy Island except under a guarantee. I understand, however, that a company is about to be formed for the purpose of establishing telegraphic communication with the island, and I have informed those mainly interested that the Post Office will carry messages to and from the landing-place of the cable at the ordinary rates.