§ 37. Mr. Tilneyasked the Postmaster-General what delay exists in the issue of loudspeaker telephones to those who ask for them to be installed.
§ Mr. BennThe loudspeaker which amplifies incoming speech only is available on request. I am sorry that there are considerable delays in the supply of the two more expensive both-way models. Stocks of these are exhausted, and some orders have been outstanding for some months. The trouble has been caused by unexpected delays in obtaining new production. I am doing all I can to get additional supplies as quickly as possible.