§ Mr. LIVINGSTONE by Private Noticeasked the Postmaster-General what steps have been taken or are being taken to have telegraphic facilities restored from the mainland to Stornoway, in the Island of Lewis?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Sir William Mitchell-Thomson)Arrangements are being made to open wireless communication between Tobermory and Lochboisdale as soon as possible, in order to afford telegraphic communication between Stornoway and the mainland, pending the repair of the cable, which may take some time.
§ Mr. LIVINGSTONEIs my right hon. Friend aware that the Stornoway fishing industry is dependent on telegraphic facilities?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONYes, I fully realise that, and that is why I am taking steps in this direction.
§ Lieut.-Colonel JAMESCannot the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of keeping pigeons and thereby saving the taxpayer a large expense?