§ 65. Mr. DAYasked the Postmaster-General whether any negotiations are proceeding for the purpose of making a further reduction in the charges for the Transatlantic telephone service?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Lees-Smith)The question of reducing the charge in the Transatlantic telephone service is under consideration, but I am not at present in a position to make a definite pronouncement on the subject.
§ Mr. DAYCan my hon. Friend say whether he will be able to give an answer soon after the Easter recess?
§ Mr. LEES-SMITHNo, I cannot say that.
§ Captain CAZALETCan the hon. Gentleman tell us how these charges compare with the charges for similar services in France and other European countries?
§ Mr. LEES-SMITHThere are no similar services; there is no comparable service in the world.