§ Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation if he is aware of the long delays experienced in making telephone contact with Airways Terminal in London; that, after making contact with the Terminal, further delays take place before the caller is put into touch with the department required; that combined delays up to one hour are harmful to British prestige and good business; and if he will take immediate steps to improve the telephone services and the internal administration of Airways Terminals.
§ Mr. LindgrenAirways Terminal is the property of the British Overseas Airways 249W Corporation. My noble Friend is not responsible for its internal administration which is, of course, a matter for the Corporation. I understand, however, that substantial additions have recently been made to the service, and that the facilities will be further augmented when a new underground cable has been laid by the G.P.O.