§ Mr. WASONasked the Postmaster-General if the telegraph cable between Westray and Sanday has been broken since 13th November last; and if he will take immediate steps to have it repaired at once.
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHOwing to the Post Office cable ships having had to be docked in turn, one ship only is at present available for work of this character and it is engaged upon the repair of important continental cables. A large programme of repairs is outstanding and some time may elapse before the cable between Westray and Sanday can be restored; but I can assure the hon. Member that every effort will be made to carry out the work as soon as possible.