§ 58. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Postmaster-General under whose instructions the reiteration of the numerals in certain cases in telephone calls was introduced, and for what reason?
§ Viscount WOLMERThe present method of passing telephone calls was introduced under the authority of my immediate predecessor, and on the recommendation of his technical advisers, for the purpose of helping the telephonists to locate more quickly the number on the switchboard and to minimise the danger of wrong connections.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINDoes the Noble Lord not think it a somewhat unnecessary change? Does he really think it easier to say "1—0—0—6 Hop" instead of "1—double 0—6 Hop"?
§ Viscount WOLMERWhat the hon. Member ought to say is "Hop 1—0—0—6"!
§ Sir H. BRITTAINIf I reverse the Hop, will the Noble Lord come back to the double?