§ Mr. S. MITCHELLasked the Post. master-General whether he is aware that a large number of rural railway stations are not connected with the Post Office telephones; and whether he would be willing to approach the railway authorities regarding this matter, with a view to making rural telephones of greater value?
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§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONThe question of providing telephone facilities at rural railway stations has already been taken up with the railway companies, and, as a result, the companies have been arranging for the connection of additional stations with the telephone system. The matter will continue to receive consideration.