2. Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary of State for India whether any improve-men can be effected in the cable services between India and this country, messages from Simla having recently taken ten days to arrive?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Illingworth)My right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. I understand that the delay on fully-paid ordinary telegrams between this country and India is now five days in the outward direction and from two to three days in the homeward direction. Every possible step is being taken to reduce it to more normal dimensions.