§ Mr. INSKIPasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware of the delays which take place in the transmission and delivery of telegrams to and from Bristol and the West of England, and of the demand which has arisen for better facilities; and whether he will arrange for the construction of a new cable to Bristol with the least possible delay?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHThere is already an underground telegraph cable to Bristol which contains ample accommodation for the Bristol traffic, and as far as I know there is no general delay in the transmission of telegrams in the Bristol area. I am arranging for the construction and laying of a new underground telephone cable, which will provide improved telephone facilities for Bristol and the West of England.