asked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of his decision to allow certain news agencies to operate multi-destination radio Press services, he is now satisfied that such a transfer of work is giving a satisfactory public service.

I have every reason to believe that the transfer has resulted in satisfactory service.

Is my right hon. Friend satisfied, in view of the worsening situation, that this arrangement is still

This is a facility which the Press require and, by and large, the fact that they want more of it indicates that it is going very well.