asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will consider the desirability of taking over the R.O.F. in Newport and the Standard Telephone and Cable Company, Limited, for the purpose of servicing the work required as a result of the decision of the Government to bring under public ownership the telecommunication services now operated by Cable and Wireless, Limited.

No, Sir.

Has the Minister considered introducing such a provision in the Bill for taking over the organisation?

That is another question.