§ Mr. Shepherdasked the Postmaster-General to state the average cost to the Post Office of the installation of a new telephone and the average cost charged to the subscriber.
§ Mr. BevinsThe average labour cost of connecting a new subscriber to the local network is about £13. The maximum installation charge to the subscriber is £10, and this is reduced where use can be made of some existing wiring.
The average total cost, as distinct from the labour cost of installation, is over £110. The rental of £12 to £16 a year, according to the type of service, covers the cost of the instrument, the subscriber's circuit to the exchange and the equipment in the exchange set aside for his personal use.