§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to 129W give compensation to the directors and employees of Cable and Wireless, Limited, at least on a basis of five years' purchase of the annual amount of their remuneration at the time of vacating office.
§ Mr. DaltonI cannot undertake to compensate directors who may be displaced under the Cable and Wireless Bill. As regards staff, I would refer the hon. Member to the assurances I have already given in this House.