§ MR. GILBERT LEIGHasked the Postmaster General, Whether his attention has been called to a letter in the "Times" of the 18th instant, on the subject of our telegraphic communication with India; and, whether, if it is true that this communication is entirely through Mahomedan countries, he will take stops to place this communication beyond the control of any hostile Mahomedan combination, by extending the line from Cape de Verde, via St. Helena, to the Cape?
§ MR. FAWCETTMy attention has been called to the letter mentioned by the hon. Member; but I have to state that submarine ocean telegraphs are not under the control of the Post Office, and as the Question involves one of general policy, I scarcely feel competent to reply to it.