HC Deb 06 March 1928 vol 214 cc982-3W
Sir H. BRITTAIN

asked the Postmaster-General whether, with the view of enabling relatives and friends to communicate by wireless telephony with one another across the Atlantic at a rate more within the means of the average citizen, he will give sympathetic consideration to the suggestion that such reduction should be made on Sundays for this purpose; and whether, if a favourable opportunity occurs, he will take this matter up with those concerned in the United States and Canada?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

In view of the substantial reduction which has just been made in the charge for transatlantic calls and of the extension of the service to the Continent, I do not feel that at present a further reduction on the lines suggested by my hon. Friend is opportune. I will, however, certainly bear the matter in mind.

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