§ 9. Mr. Roland Robinsonasked the Postmaster-General whether he will restore the Atlantic telephone facilities so as to facilitate business between the United States of America and this country?
§ The Postmaster-General (Major Tryon)On the introduction of censorship it was necessary to suspend all international telephone services, except for Government use. The possibility of restoring Transatlantic radiotelephone facilities, subject to suitable safeguards, is being examined by the appropriate authorities.
§ Mr. RobinsonIn examining the question, will my right hon. and gallant Friend bear in mind that there are complete telephone facilities between the United States and Germany, and will he see that our enemies do not have an advantage over us in this matter?
§ Major TryonCertainly, I will take that point into account.
§ Mr. G. StraussWould it not be possible to allow certain authorised and well-established firms to use this telephone as in the past?
§ Major TryonThere are certain suitable cases in which it is allowed for Press purposes.