§ 41. Sir R. HAMILTONasked the Postmaster-General whether representations have been made to him as to the advantage that would be obtained by the lifeboat service in Orkney if a night-bell were to be attached to the telephone for calling-up the operator at St. Mary's Post Office on the mainland; what would he the cost of such attachment: and whether there is any reason why it should not he made?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERI have been asked to reply. It has been represented to me that it would be an advantage if the bell to which the hon. Member refers were fitted, and I have had inquiries made into the matter, but I am advised that the bell in question is not required for life-saving purposes.
§ Sir R. HAMILTON:Will the right hon. Gentleman be willing to hear such representations as I can make on the subject?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER:What I think would be more useful, in the present instance, would be if the hon. Member would visit the Marine Department and see the whole report made by the Inspector-General on the subject, and I shall be very glad for the Inspector-General to receive any representations that he may like to make