HC Deb 03 February 1937 vol 319 cc1586-7
28. Mr. Day

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the estimated cost at completion of the telephone equipment which is to be installed in Malaya for the purpose of establishing communication between London and Malaya; and have any unforeseen difficulties been experienced in the completion of these arrangements?

Mr. Ormsby-Gore

The cost of the equipment, including freight, insurance, etc., but excluding local costs of installation, amounts to about £1,840; so far as I am aware no unforeseen difficulties have been experienced.

Mr. Day

Is everything progressing satisfactorily with this installation?

Mr. Ormsby-Gore

Certainly, as far as I know. I have heard nothing to the contrary.