§ 44. Sir B. Jannerasked the Postmaster-General how many applications he has received for the installation of modern telephone cords during the past 12 months; how many have been turned down; and what are the conditions imposed before an application is granted.
§ Mr. BevinsI am sorry that the information desired in the first two parts of the Question is not available. If there has been fair wear and tear no charge is made: if not, we charge £1. The demand for the new cords is small. and to attach them to all telephones would be very costly.