§ 89. Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Postmaster-General what steps he is taking to reduce the delay suffered by telephone subscribers in attempting to obtain an answer from the London Toll Exchange.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingI regret that owing to heavy losses of staff in London during the past year, the time to answer on toll calls has been much higher than I would have liked. Conditions are now improving and will continue to do so as the new operating staff gain experience.