HC Deb 25 April 1929 vol 227 c1074W
Mr. BLINDELL

asked the Postmaster-General whether it is on his instructions that £24 is being demanded as deposit for an election circuit connecting a telephone for use at committee rooms and similar offices during the election; and, if so, will he consider whether this amount could be substantially reduced without risk of public loss?

Viscount WOLMER

The deposit required is based, as in other telephone agreements, on the estimated user, and accordingly varies in different cases. I do not think that exceptional treatment can properly be accorded to any particular class of circuit. I am not aware of the particular case referred to by the hon. Member, but, if he will give me the details, I shall be pleased to inquire into it.