§ SIR GEORGE BADEN-POWELL (Liverpool, Kirkdale)asked the Postmaster General, What decision Her Majesty's Government have arrived at in regard to establishing telegraphic connection between Halifax and Bermuda, in view of the great value and necessity of such connection for strategic as well as for other purposes?
§ THE POSTMASTER GENERAL (Mr. RAIKES) (Cambridge University)In reply to the hon. Member, I have to state that Her Majesty's Government have invited tenders for laying, maintaining, and working a telegraph cable between Halifax and Bermuda, and that the last day for the reception of the tenders is the 30th instant.