§ 65. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Postmaster-General what net sums for advertisements have been obtained for the last three issues, respectively, of the London Telephone Directory; and what efforts, if any, are being made to increase this form of revenue?
Mr. SAMUELI have been asked to reply. The revenue to the Stationery Office in respect of advertisements in the last three issues of the London Telephone Directory is:
The last two figures are subject to confirmation on audit.
Revenue Issue. £ October, 1926 27,116 April, 1927 28,000 October, 1927 30,000 In regard to the second part of the question, the advertising contractor has a financial interest in increasing the revenue, and my hon. Friend may be assured that all practicable steps in this direction are taken.