§ Mr. LLOYDasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been called to the great lack of connecting telephone lines between Birmingham, Dudley, Stourbridge and Wolverhampton, and to the great inconvenience and delay thereby caused to the trade and business of the district; and whether he will have further provision of such lines made without delay?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSAn underground cable has recently been brought into use between Birmingham and Wolverhampton, and there should be no delay on calls between these towns. I will, however, have inquiry made. Underground cables between Birmingham, Dudley and Stourbridge are nearing completion, and additional circuits between these towns will be available for service very shortly.