§ Mr. Stokesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware of the great economy and increased efficiency to be obtained by the use of dictaphones; how many such machines are in service in 426W Government offices; and whether he will recommend their universal use in all Departments?
§ Sir K. WoodThere are at present 317 dictating and 205 transcribing machines in use in Government Departments. These machines are supplied by the Stationery Office as and when demanded and after their installation has been approved by the Treasury investigating officers. Such approval is given when either economy or increased efficiency can be expected to result.