HC Deb 16 February 1927 vol 202 c932
56. Sir F. WISE

asked the Postmaster-General if he will state the number of wireless telephony calls between Britain and the United States and the United States and Britain for January?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

The number of telephone calls in the Anglo-American service from 7th January (the date of inauguration of the service) to the end of that month, was 105 from Great Britain and 160 from America.

Colonel DAY

Has the right hon. Gentleman considered the question of making a reduction in the cost of this very costly service to the subscriber?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

I think we must wait a little.

Mr. J. JONES

And then be shot.