§ Mr. H. G. WILLIAMSasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that in the last five years the number of consumers of electricity has increased by 3,428,957, while the number of users of the telephone has increased only by 605,120; and, under these circumstances, will he consult with representatives of the electricity supply industry with a view to accelerating telephone development?
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§ Sir W. WOMERSLEYThe circumstances affecting the use of electricity and the use of the telephone are so different that I doubt whether any useful information can be drawn from a comparison between them. I will, however, consider my hon. Friend's suggestion if he will be good enough to communicate with me further about it.