HC Deb 11 May 1911 vol 25 cc1367-8
Dr. HILLIER

asked the Postmaster-General if he has any official information with regard to the administration of tele- phone services in the United States; and, if so, if he will place it at the disposal of the House?

The POSTMASTER - GENERAL (Mr. Herbert Samuel)

I have a large body of information with regard to the administration of the telephone service by the various companies engaged in the business in the United States where there is no Government system of telegraphs or telephones. Much of the information is of a highly technical character, and a part of it was given on the understanding that it would be regarded as confidential. If the hon. Member will inform me on what particular points he desires information to be furnished, I shall be happy to consider his proposal.