§ 28. Mr. Hobsonasked the Assistant Postmaster-General if he will state, in detail, the reasons which have led him to doubt whether it would be profitable now to attempt any uprooting of Cable and Wireless.
§ Mr. GammansBecause not enough time has elapsed since the taking over on 1st April, 1950, for a considered judgment to be reached.
§ Mr. HobsonDoes the hon. Gentleman think that one of the reasons might be that his party voted for the Second and Third Readings of the Telecommunications Act?
§ Mr. Gordon WalkerWill the hon. Gentleman consult all Commonwealth Governments concerned before he thinks of changing our policy on this matter?
§ Mr. GammansThere is no question of any immediate change being made. I have answered the Question which was put to me. The hon. Member asked why the statement was made in those words.
§ Colonel Alan Gomme-DuncanCan my hon. Friend say what is meant by "uprooting" wireless?
§ Mr. HobsonThat is only a phrase used in answer to a Question.
§ Mr. DeedesAs Cable and Wireless has been on a new basis for five years, does not that make it possible to review some aspects of its administration?
§ Mr. GammansMy noble Friend feels that not enough time has elapsed for him to come to a considered judgment about a very important matter of this kind.