asked the Postmaster-General whether he has concluded his examination into the possibility of restoring the trans-Atlantic radio-telephone facilities; and what steps does he propose to take in this matter?

In view of the risks attending the use of radio-telephone services under present conditions, the trans-Atlantic telephone service could not be made available for public use without the adoption of adequate safeguards. The question whether the facilities could be restored under a system of censorship without undue risk is still under consideration by the appropriate authorities, but a decision has not yet been reached.

In view of the fact that the matter was under consideration two months ago, will my right hon. Friend expedite it?

So far as can be it is a matter of security, and the interests of security must override all others.