§ Sir GEORGE DOUGHTYasked the Postmaster-General what arrangements, if any, have been made for the continuance of the coastal telephone service at the points where the 46 coastguard stations have been closed; and whether he is aware of the value of the service to the fishermen and mercantile marine in cases of stranding through fog or shipwreck?
§ Mr. BUXTONAt every place where there is a lifeboat or a life-saving apparatus station arrangements have been608W made for the continuance of the coast communication telephone service. Very often the telephone is placed in the coxswain's house. The value of this service to the shipping and fishing community is fully appreciated, and every opportunity is taken to improve and extend it.