§ Mr. HUNTasked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the statements made at the Imperial Conference, he can now say when a reduction from 9d. per word for Press cables between the United Kingdom and the Oversea Dominions will be made?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELI am in negotiation with the cable companies on this question, and I am not at present in a position to make a statement on the subject.
§ Mr. HUNTIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Australians are very anxious that this should be brought about?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELYes. Throughout the British Empire there is great anxiety to secure a reduction in Press rates, an interest which I myself fully share.