HC Deb 02 March 1883 vol 276 cc1261-2
MR. RITCHIE

asked the First Commissioner of Works, When, according to his promise, he would place the House in telephonic communication with the Exchange?

MR. SHAW LEFEVRE

I hope before long it will be done.

MR. RITCHIE

How long? Any mercantile house in the City can have it in 24 hours.

MR. SHAW LEFEVRE

I hope it will be done in a few days.