§ Captain Bullockasked the Assistant Postmaster-General whether he is aware that French newspaper correspondents in London are being handicapped by the inadequate telephone service between London and Paris; and whether, in view fo the fact that these corespondents must be assured of a connection with their newspapers at specified times related to their edition times in France, he will make arrangements to give them the necessary facilities.
§ Mr. BurkeNo complaints of the telephone service between London and Paris have been received by the Post Office from French newspaper correspondents in London, but a complaint has been made by the "Daily Express," Generally speaking, delays do not exceed one hour, but heavier delays occur during the midday period when, on account of staff difficulties in Paris, the number of circuits worked has to be reduced. This matter has been represented strongly to the French authorities who promise an improvement in the near future. The question of reintroducing fixed time telephone calls on the Anglo-French service has already been taken up with the French Administration and their reply is awaited.