§ Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Postmaster-General whether, in conjunction with the United States authorities, he can see his way to reduce the price for telephonic communication with the United States for an agreed period in the 24 hours when business is at its lightest?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONMy associates of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and I have this question well in view, but we are agreed that, until experience has been gained of the possibilities of the service with the further extensions now in contemplation, it is too early to consider any alteration of the present charges.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Postmaster-General what Continental capitals 838W are now in regular telephonic communication with London; and what, if any, further developments are being made in this direction?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONCommunication is at present available with Berlin, Berne, Brussels, Copenhagen, Danzig, The Hague, Oslo, Paris and Stockholm. It will be extended to Vienna early in December; and to Budapest, Prague and Warsaw as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made.