HC Deb 20 December 1927 vol 212 c203
26. Sir MERVYN MANNINGHAMBULLER

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is considering revision of the Regulation issued by his Department regarding the erection of overhead transmission lines for electrical power, so as to facilitate and reduce the cost of such transmission lines?

The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Sir William Mitchell-Thomson)

The matter is under consideration, but difficult questions are involved as regards the safety of the public and of the Post Office staff and plant.