Mr. Alan Williamsasked the President of the Board of Trade, whether he has completed his further inquiries about the closure of the Exchange Telegraph's home and parliamentary news services; and what conclusion he has reached.
§ Mr. JayI have made careful inquiries, as a result of which it is clear that the closure of these services was unavoidable for economic reasons.
I am satisfied that the alternative newsgathering services which are available are adequate to protect the public from any possible detriment.