HC Deb 07 May 1936 vol 311 cc1898-9W
Captain DOWER

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that, in spite of the continuous requests of business firms and tradesmen in Cumberland, there is no telephone installation in the offices of Customs and Excise in Whitehaven; and can he state when there will be one?

Mr. W. S. MORRISON

I am aware that no telephone is installed at the Customs and Excise office at Catherine Street, Whitehaven, but the question whether, having regard to the limited attendance given at the office by the Customs and Excise staff, the provision of a telephone would be justified is under consideration.