§ MR. CATHCART WASON (Orkney and Shetland)I beg to ask the Postmaster-General if he is aware that for over two months the important island of Westray has been without telegraphic communication, and whether any steps are being taken to repair the cable.
§ MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAINThe hon. Member has already called my attention to the interruption of the cable to Westray, and I have explained that the weather has not been suitable for repairing operations in those waters. In addition to this, the cable ship has had to go into dock; but she will shortly be ready for sea, and she will then proceed to the North to repair the Westray and other cables.