§ Mr. E. KELLYasked the Postmaster-General whether his Department had in contemplation before the War a far-reaching scheme of extending telephone facilities to districts in Ireland not at present Served; and whether he can indicate when these projects will be resumed and when the work will be commenced?
§ Mr. PARKERProposals for extending the telephone system in Ireland were under consideration before the War. In view of the general increase in costs the estimates then prepared will need revision. My right hon. Friend is having the matter investigated.
§ Mr. KELLYasked the Postmaster-General whether it is his intention to istal automatic exchanges in the Dublin Central and district exchanges, or if he has any other proposals for improving the present telephone service in Dublin and its suburbs?
§ Mr. PARKERIt is not intended at present to instal automatic exchanges in the Dublin district; but proposals are under consideration for the temporary extension of the existing central exchange pending the construction of a new exchange, the building for which it is hoped to begin during the current financial year.