HC Deb 06 March 1888 vol 323 c382
SIR HENRY TYLER(for Mr. PROVAND) (Glasgow, Blackfriars, &c.)

asked the Postmaster General, If there is at present any scheme for the purchase of the Telephone Companies' interests being considered by the Government; or is there any such scheme in contemplation?

THE POSTMASTER GENERAL (Mr. RAIKES) (Cambridge University)

In reply to the hon. Member, I have to state that no scheme for the purchase of the Telephone Companies' interests is being considered by the Government, nor is any such scheme in contemplation.