HC Deb 22 January 1958 vol 580 c1024
8. Mr. Lipton

asked the Postmaster-General how many tape recorders were purchased by his Department during the past year.

Mr. K. Thompson

Most tape recorders for the Post Office, like other office machines, are purchased by Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Eight recorders were supplied during 1957. In addition, we purchased three tape recorders for general research purposes.

Mr. Lipton

How many tape recorders are now in use in the London region? Can the Minister give an assurance that none of them is required for telephone-tapping purposes?

Mr. Thompson

If the hon. Gentleman reframed that question it would be very acceptable on the Order Paper.