§ Sir R. Glynasked the Postmaster-General whether he has taken any steps to improve postal and telegraphic communication with British Forces in Egypt; why the special cable rate available to British troops, sailors and airmen in British Dominions and Colonies is not also made available to men serving in the Forces in Egypt; and whether he has consulted the Foreign Office with a view to 1725W the necessary representations being made to the Egyptian Government?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonI am in close and constant touch with the Ministry of Shipping and the Service Departments to ensure that every possible outlet is used for the despatch of mails to the British Forces in Egypt. The telegraph service with Egypt is operated by Cable and Wireless, Limited, who are making every effort to provide the most efficient possible service. I am glad to say that the special telegraph rate to which my hon. Friend refers is now available for telegrams from this country to members of His Majesty's Forces in Egypt.