HC Deb 02 August 1963 vol 682 cc201-2W
Mr. Mason

asked the Postmaster-General if he will list all submarine cable projects at present being laid, and the cable-laying projects planned over the next five years, specifying all countries to be benefited by cable contact and the cost to his department of each operation.

Mr. Bevins

The Post Office is providing its share of the following cables at the estimated cost shown:

£m.
To Germany (2cables) … 0.6
To Denmark … 0.4
To U.S.A. (TAT 3) … 8.0

We are also planning to provide our share of further cables to the Continent of Europe which may cost approximately £3 million. These cables will improve communication both with the countries where they terminate and with all other countries which can be reached through them.