§ 30. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Postmaster-General what is the number of men exclusively engaged by his Department in canvassing for the telephone service; and is any payment by results added to their salary?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONAs I informed my hon. Friend on 28th June, the canvassing staff consists at present of rather over 400 officers, who are employed chiefly in canvassing for new business, but also share in the work involved by removals and cessations. They receive in addition to salary a commission on new orders obtained as a result of their personal efforts.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINWhat is the amount of commission on each order obtained?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONApproximately 2s. for a new line and a shilling for an extension.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINDoes the right hon. Gentleman think this number is anything like sufficient to deal with the whole country?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI think in the present state of plant and development it is ample.