HC Deb 23 May 1940 vol 361 c317W
Sir T. Moore

asked the Postmaster-General whether the fullest staff of expert telephonists will be available in the less densely populated provincial districts to deal with the appearance of parachutists?

Captain Waterhouse

Steps have already been taken to strengthen the staff of expert telephonists in selected exchanges to meet the various conditions which might arise out of the war.