Mr. Idwal Jonesasked the Postmaster-General how many Division bells have
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Prescriptions Total Cost Ingredient Cost Dispensing Cost £ £ £ February-April 1965 … … … 6,777,040 3,547,915 2,398,522 657,614 February-April 1964 … … … 5,590,846 2,829,473 1,876,782 546,526 February-April 1963 … … … 5,759,819 2,734,368 1,760,905 565,926 November 1964-January 1965 … 5,718,812 3,049,160 2,054,050 559,427 been installed in private houses and clubs since 1st November, 1964.
§ Mr. Colemanasked the Postmaster-General if he will discontinue the installation of Division bells in private houses and clubs.
§ Mr. Neil McBrideasked the Postmaster-General how many premises are served by the House of Commons Division bell warning service; if he will give the separate totals for official, domestic, and other premises; and if he will now confine this service to the House of Commons and official users.
§ Mr. BennThe House of Commons Division bell system serves 100 premises in addition to the House of Commons itself. Of these 19 are official, 75 are domestic and there are 6 others. Since 1st November, 1964, 11 bells have been installed in private houses, but none in clubs. The practice of siting Division bells in private residences and clubs was established in 1912. As regards suggestions for changes, I would refer my hon. Friends to the answer which my right hon. Friend the Leader of the House gave after his business statement on 8th July to my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Mr. Delargy).