§ Mr. STANTONasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the nature of the telephone service in South Wales, and that business men at Cardiff, Swansea, and Aberdare despair of doing business over the telephone owing to the fact that speaking is indistinguishable at both ends of the wires; that experirments have been tried to prove this; that this state of things is very seriously affecting business men in South Wales; that the general public also suffer; and that the present service is being condemned by everyone; and if he will promise to get this put right at once?
§ Mr. PEASETrouble was experienced with the working of some of the South Wales trunk lines a few months ago. The matter received special attention, and I am informed that a considerable improvement was affected. There is, however, still some difficulty with calls for some of the exchanges in the Swansea district. I will communicate with my hon. Friend when the matter has been investigated.