§ Sir W. Bromley-Davenportasked the Postmaster-General what is the basic cost of installing and maintaining an answering machine which is rented out to doctors by his Department at a charge of £40 per annum; and when it is intended to reduce this charge.
§ Mr. BevinsI estimated the annual cost of supplying and maintaining an answering machine at £26 a year. This is a relatively new facility, and I am now considering the possibility of reducing the present rental charge.