§ 38. Mr. CULVERWELLasked the Postmaster-General what is the annual cost of advertising notices regarding the laying of new overhead telegraph lines in rural districts; what is the use of such notices which is required by Law; and whether he will take steps to secure the abolition of such statutory restrictions?
§ The ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Graham White)The annual cost of these notices, which are designed for the information of interested persons, who may object to the proposals, is about £3,500. My right hon. Friend would be glad to see the abolition of this and other restrictions which militate against speedy connection of new telephone subscribers; but 1542 he fears that the present is not an opportune time for introducing the necessary legislation.