HC Deb 09 February 1931 vol 248 c32
58. Mr. DUCKWORTH

asked the Postmaster-General what is the estimated saving that will result from issuing the London Telephone Directory in two parts?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

As a result of issuing the London Telephone Directory in two parts at different times, capital expenditure of about £30,000, which would otherwise have been necessary, will be avoided.

Mr. DUCKWORTH

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether any estimate has also been made of the inconvenience and irritation that will be caused to sub-scribers as a result of the change?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

No, Sir. In many ways subscribers will benefit, because new subscribers will get their names into the directory much earlier than they do under the present system.