§ Sir J. D. REESasked the Postmaster-General whether the concessions recently made as to cable communications during war time apply in the case of messages to Argentina and Brazil; if not, why have they not been so applied; and whether arrangements can be made, in communication with the Foreign Office, for establishing in this behalf conditions similar to those existing in respect of other countries?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe recent concessions in regard to code language could not be applied in the case of telegrams to Argentina and Brazil as those countries do not at present admit the use of codes. My right hon. Friend is now in communication with the Foreign Office with a view to ascertaining whether the restriction can be removed.