HC Deb 24 July 1919 vol 118 cc1580-1W
Mr. FOREMAN

asked the Prime Minister whether, in the appointment of a Select Committee of the House to deal with the coming increase in telephone charges, he will include in its terms of reference a reconsideration of the Post Office claim to assess the number of extra calls credited to any individual subscriber without the possibility of appeal by him against the official estimate when its accuracy is disputed; and whether he is aware of the business feeling against the present claim of the Post Office in this respect?

Mr. PEASE

My right hon. Friend is not aware of any widespread feeling against the present system of registration, but it will be open to the Committee, when appointed, to examine the question, if they consider it advisable.

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