§ 70. Captain ALBERT SMITHasked the Postmaster-General what progress has been made in repairing the telephone lines brought down on 4th January last in the Nelson district; is he aware that a large number of important business firms are still unconnected, and will he do all in his power to restore communication?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Illingworth)About one-half of the subscribers' lines have been restored, and the work is proceeding as rapidly as circumstances permit.