§ 72. Mr. PIKEasked the Postmaster-General if he will state the total number of telephone kiosks erected or installed in the House of Commons during the Christmas Recess; and if he will state the total cost of such installations?
Thee ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Sir Ernest Bennett)As a result of strong complaint made by hon. Members regarding a number of the existing telephone cabinets, arrangements were made to reconstruct 18 cabinets at a total direct cost of about £800. No additional cabinets were installed.
§ Mr. PIKEIs the hon. Gentleman aware that London newspapers have stated that during the Christmas Recess no fewer than 50 kiosks were erected at an average cost of £90 each?
§ Sir E. BENNETTI saw the statement in the Press.