§ 96. Mr. Spenceasked the Assistant Postmaster-General when the proposed new trunk line is to be laid between Aberdeen and Alford; and when additional subscribers can be taken on this exchange.
§ Mr. GammansWork has started on the new cable and we hope to complete it in 12 months' time. A new exchange will then be provided at Alford, and this will enable us to connect up additional subscribers.