§ 54. Mr. Dayasked the Postmaster-General how regularly observations and examinations are made by his Department for the purpose of enabling him to assess the standard of efficiency in the telephone system in regard to quickness and accuracy of the manual exchanges; and whether his recent reports show any improvement in the standard of efficiency?
§ Major TryonThe service given at manual exchanges is under daily observation for operating purposes. The results show that, in general, a high standard of efficiency is maintained and that there has recently been a slight improvement in speed and accuracy.
§ Mr. DayIs the standard of efficiency of the automatic system greater than that of the manual system?
§ Major TryonThe change-over to the automatic system is going on gradually throughout the country.
§ Major TryonYes, Sir, it is certainly better.