HC Deb 12 July 1927 vol 208 c1960W
Mr. R. MORRISON

asked the Postmaster-General what is the amount of the remuneration allowed to shopkeepers for accommodating public telephone boxes in their shops; and whether shopkeepers are expected to disinfect and clean the telephone mouthpieces and boxes so placed?

Viscount WOLMER

The terms vary. In many cases no payment is made, the shopkeeper being sufficiently remunerated by the advantages of having a telephone on the spot without payment of rental, but in some cases a commission varying from 5 to 15 per cent. is paid. The shopkeeper is responsible for disinfecting and cleaning the call box and telephone instrument.