§ Major HURSTasked the Postmatser-General whether he is aware that the Post Office Telephones Department offers to supply new telephone connections at Fleet-wood on condition that a surcharge of £19 is paid for the first year in addition to-the annual rental (reference: Preston G/1,924/18, 1st July, 1919); and whether he will reconsider offers of this type with a view to increasing the attractiveness of the telephone service and the popularity of State management?
§ Mr. PEASEThe surcharge for ordinary exchange lines has now been fixed at £4. I have given instructions for the revised terms to be quoted in the case mentioned.
Lieut.-Colonel THORNEasked the Postmaster-General whether he proposes to restore the telephone express service in London, which has been suspended during the War; and, if so, when?
§ Mr. PEASEThe question is being considered of restoring this service and other similar services in the London postal district which require a more extended use of special messengers.
§ Viscount DUNCANNONasked the Post-master-General when the use of the telephone between London and Paris will again be available to members of the public?
§ Mr. PEASEI regret that I am not yet in a position to fix any date. All the circuits available are fully occupied with Government messages.