HC Deb 21 November 1951 vol 494 cc370-1
32. Mr. Thomas Brown

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General why bills sent out by the Northern Telephone Area for telephone calls on the Archway Exchange have not been delivered; what was the total of the bills concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Mr. Gammans

The loss of these telephone accounts is as yet unexplained, but inquiries are continuing. Accounts for some subscribers on Enfield exchange as well as for some on Archway are concerned, the total amount involved being £13,620. Duplicate accounts are being sent out.

Mr. Brown

Will the hon. Gentleman consider introducing a full-scale interdepartmental inquiry into this inefficiency?

Mr. Gammans

A departmental inquiry was instituted long ago.