28. Mr. PIKE PEASEasked the Postmaster-General if he will state what are the present average speeds per minute developed by the Marconi system in the -Transatlantic service after repetitions are deducted; and how these speeds compare with the speeds required under the new agreement, both for ordinary and automatic working?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELMy latest official information on the subject is that contained in paragraph 17 of the Report of Lord Parker's Committee, But I may, perhaps, remind the hon. Member that the speeds required under my agreement with the Marconi Company are guaranteed by the company, and that payment for the stations will depend upon the guarantee being fulfilled.