HC Deb 09 February 1931 vol 248 cc31-2
57. Captain CAZALET

asked the Postmaster-General what is the cost to the Post Office of the new one-piece telephone instruments?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

As I informed the hon. and gallant Member in reply to his question on the 8th April last, I am unable to disclose the contract price, which must necessarily be regarded as confidential.

Captain CAZALET

Can the Postmaster-General say how long he thinks these instruments are going to last?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

No, but we anticipate that the life of them will be very much longer than that of the old instruments.

Mr. C. WILLIAMS

How long will the contract last, and are the materials all British?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

Yes, they are made by a British firm, but I cannot say anything about all the raw materials. They are only made by one firm, which is a firm established in this country.

63. Captain CAZALET

asked the Postmaster-General whether he has considered installing one-piece telephone instruments in the place of the old-fashioned ones now in use in the Houses of Parliament?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

I am discussing the matter with the appropriate officer of each House.