§ Mr. Benceasked the Postmaster-General if he is satisfied that the present fleet of cable layers is adequate for meeting immediate needs and the necessity for future expansion of the cable laying programme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BevinsYes.
§ Mr. Benceasked the Postmaster-General what plans he has for the construction of cable laying ships.
§ Mr. BevinsNo additional cable ships are needed. As regards replacement of the existing ships, I cannot at present add to the information I gave the hon. Member in connection with his Question on 26th February.