§ 59. Major Neven-Spenceasked the Postmaster-General the reason for the delay in completing the telegraph connection between the Islands of Papa Westray and Westray, Orkney?
§ The Assistant Postmaster-General (Sir Walter Womersley)A cable has been laid between Westray and Papa Westray, but some further construction work is necessary before telegraph communication can be established between the two islands. It is hoped to complete this in about three months.
§ 60. Major Neven-Spenceasked the Postmaster-General when the air-mail service to the North Isles of Orkney is due to begin?
§ Sir W. WomersleyNo decision has yet been reached as to the institution of such a service.