§ 67. Sir RICHARD COOPERasked the Prime Minister if he has considered the advantages of using a number of naval ships, which are fitted with powerful wireless apparatus, to form a temporary chain of stations from England to the East and so relieve the cable service, the present congestion of which is causing a serious loss to British trade?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI fear that my hon. Friend's suggestion is impracticable.
§ Viscount CURZONCan the right hon. Gentleman give any idea what the cost is likely to be?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWMy hon. and gallant Friend has given one of the reasons why I do not think it is practicable.