HC Deb 10 November 1902 vol 114 cc461-2
SIR HOWARD VINCENT (Sheffield, Central)

I beg to ask the Postmaster General whether, in view of the progress made in the British manufacture of pencils, he will undertake to reconsider the supply of British-made pencils for the telegraph service.

THE POSTMASTER GENERAL (Mr. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN, Worcestershire, E.)

Yes, Sir, I am inquiring into this matter.