HC Deb 03 April 1969 vol 781 cc629-30
8. Mr. Tilney

asked the Postmaster-General to what extent there has been a loss of traffic from Cable and Wireless to private enterprise cable companies.

Mr. Stonehouse

During the industrial dispute there was some loss of traffic but not since.

Mr. Tilney

As many firms went to competing companies as a result of the strike, and found these to be more efficient, will the right hon. Gentleman ensure that the management of Cable and Wireless Limited keeps up its efficiency so that it can compete with these companies?

Mr. Stonehouse

It is my information that a good deal of the business lost during the strike has since come back and that the service provided is extremely efficient.