§ 39. Mr. Ridleyasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been called to a 100-word telegram recently circulated to Members of this House; and whether he will take steps to prevent similar extravagant use of public service and paper?
§ The Postmaster-General (Mr. W. S. Morrison)I am not concerned with the contents of telegrams sent by individual members of the public unless they are grossly offensive, or of an indecent. obscene or menacing character. I am sure that the House would not wish me to take upon myself to reject telegrams tendered by Members of either House of Parliament, even if I had power to do so.
§ Mr. RidleyCan the right hon. Gentleman say how much public" service time was employed in handling Lord Kemsley's extravagant appeal for stringent economy?
§ Mr. MorrisonI cannot answer in detail, but I can give my hon. Friend an assurance that this telegram was an innocent and profitable transaction in the eyes of the Post Office.