§ 78. Mr. DAYasked the Postmaster- General whether he can give particulars of the new proposed zone centres and blocks of zone calls that are being considered by the Post Office for their telephone installation?
§ Mr. ATTLEEThe question is presumably based on recent references in the Press to inquiries which my Department is making as to the possibility of developing the use of the telephone as an aid to salesmanship. The matter has not yet reached the stage of a definite scheme.
§ Mr. ATTLEEI have already informed the hon. Member that the matter has not yet reached the stage of a definite scheme.
§ 82. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Postmaster-General what steps his Department is at present taking with a view to accelerating the rate of development of the telephone service in this country?
§ Mr. ATTLEEI have engaged a firm of experts to make a survey of the method of canvassing subscribers. I have also appointed a small advisory council of experts to advise me on the best method of publicity to employ in attracting new subscribers and increasing the use of the telephone.
§ Captain CROOKSHANKWill this council present an interim report.