§ 70. Major JESSONasked the Postmaster-General whether, having regard to the fact that at least 20 per cent. of telephone users suffer from deafness to a degree that prevents them from hearing the muffled sound of the double bell at present in universal use, he will consider its replacement by a single bell of more resonant quality?
§ The ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL (Mr. Graham White)Experience indicates that the ringing apparatus normally supplied meets the requirements of subscribers generally. Further, a bell of different pitch which is found to be more suitable in certain cases is supplied without charge, and an extension bell with a larger gong is provided at an additional charge when desired. If the hon Member will give me particulars of any specific cases which he has in mind, my right hon, Friend will see what can be done to meet the wishes of the subscriber.