HC Deb 28 February 1951 vol 484 c294W
91. Mr. Deedes

asked the Postmaster-General what was the delay in Press cables sent from London to Australia on the night of 12th-13th February.

Mr. Ness Edwards

The average period before telegrams to Australia could be transmitted after 6 p.m. on the night 12th-13th February was 30 minutes for Press telegrams at the urgent rate and 9 hours for ordinary Press telegrams.