HC Deb 14 August 1913 vol 56 c2645
51. Mr. GIBBS

asked whether a telephone has been installed in the cloister,close to the entrance to the Speaker's Yard; and, if so, for what purpose it has been installed there?

Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN

A telephone has been installed for the use of the Government Whips.

Mr. F. HALL

Was it placed there at the public expense or at the hon. Gentleman's own private expense?

Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN

All the telephones in this building are placed here at the public expense at the request of any Department which requires them.

Mr. KING

Will the Opposition Whips be allowed occasionally to use it?

Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN

Yes.