§ 33. Viscount CURZONasked the Post master-General whether he is aware that, 220 on any switchboard in the Norwich Telephone Exchange, notices have been placed directing the operators to listen to any calls from a certain subscriber and, if they are of a private character, to notify the superior for further action; and, if so, whether he can give the reason for such action in this case?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYThe notices in question were exhibited in connection with a test made, in agreement with the sub scriber, for the purpose of satisfying him as to the accuracy of the Post Office record of the number of his calls.
§ Viscount CURZONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that at the Postal Conference at Cheltenham the other day it was stated that the postal workers were themselves very averse to this habit of listening-in?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI do not, like the habit. It is only allowed by agreement with the subscriber where there is a question of accuracy or where there is reason to believe that the telephone of the subscriber is being improperly used.