HC Deb 02 July 1928 vol 219 c963
27. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Postmaster-General what sum is expended annually in bringing to the notice of the public the advantages of the telephone service and the facilities offered to subscribers?

The ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Viscount Wolmer)

About £120,000.

Mr. MONTAGUE

Does the Noble Lord think that that is an adequate or commercial appropriation, and, if not, would it be a justification for charging the Department with being a failure?

Viscount WOLMER

Yes, Sir; I think it is adequate appropriation.

Mr. HARDIE

Can the Noble Lord tell us the space given to alcoholic liquor and the space devoted to advertising the telephone?